--- title: "OS Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY" published: "2018-07-09" --- # OS Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f468376e-9904-4775-9829-2fb8da5562d5.json) ## Summary The Ordnance Survey is currently planning a procurement for the "OS Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development" aimed at developing a bespoke optical sensor suitable for airborne platforms. Located in Southampton, England, this initiative falls under the optical instruments category and is in the planning stage. The key date for engagement is set for 24th July 2018, by which potential suppliers must express their interest. The process is being initiated as a tender, encouraging collaboration among manufacturers and groups with complementary skills. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optical manufacturing and aerospace industries, particularly those skilled in research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this a suitable opportunity to showcase their capabilities in developing advanced imaging technologies. Firms with expertise in multispectral sensors and innovative imaging solutions are particularly encouraged to participate and submit proposals, which could lead to an ongoing partnership for future enhancements and projects. ## Notice Ordnance Survey Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development. Ordnance Survey is looking for a supplier, or suppliers, to develop a small, lightweight, bespoke optical sensor capable of operation on an airborne platform. Several prototype camera and lens combinations have been tested to date and we have a good idea of the dynamics that the sensor will need to withstand to meet the needs of the specific application. We are looking for a camera manufacturer to help us build an operational sensor to deploy. There are several challenging aspects to the project which will need to be overcome and will require a dedicated R&D approach to developing a prototype, and then an operational system. The sensor should be capable of producing an orthorectified image of the ground, using an imaging system which can resolve at an angular resolution of 1.5 arc seconds. The image should have at least three bands - in the red, green and blue areas of the spectrum, and would ideally also have a near infra-red band. Ideally the sensor will have a minimum angle of view of 5.8 degrees. An ongoing relationship to develop future enhancements is required. These may include the development of multispectral sensors and the capability to produce stereo imagery. OS is holding an information day to share further details around the proposed contract, the way in which we are looking to engage with potential suppliers and to gain the markets feedback on our proposed approach. OS are keen to encourage engagement from groups of companies with complementary skillsets to submit joint proposals. Please see attached document for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4987323-1558-40a7-8b42-db84dd2572ab | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38600000 - Optical instruments ## Release History - 9 Jul 2018 at 14:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4987323-1558-40a7-8b42-db84dd2572ab - 2 Jul 2018 at 09:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa26b95-56ab-4c7c-8c42-020fab7dd398 - 2 Jul 2018 at 08:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa26b95-56ab-4c7c-8c42-020fab7dd398 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4987323-1558-40a7-8b42-db84dd2572ab 9th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa26b95-56ab-4c7c-8c42-020fab7dd398 2nd July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66da0263-f3a9-4b74-8358-4001f7312acd Supplier Engagement Event for Bespoke Optical Sensor Development ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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