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title: "Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Framework"
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# Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f608a3c9-0c23-43a7-a3ca-832d7e3eaa47

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## Summary

The Transport Systems Catapult is seeking consultancy services for the development of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Framework. This project falls within the aerial and related services industry category and is based in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having published the tender on 8th October 2018, with the tender period ending on 15th October 2018. The contract, valued at £55,000, is due to start on 29th October 2018 and will run until 12th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to aviation systems and traffic management. Companies that have expertise in developing technical architectures, simulation environments, and performance metrics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can take advantage of the open procurement method, which encourages wider participation in delivering innovative solutions for the UTM architecture.

## Notice

PROVIDE CONSULTANCY AND KNOW HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTM ARCHITECTURE AND THE CORRESPONDING MESSAGING AND DATA-EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND WORK TOWARDS DELIVERING A SIMULATION OF A MULTI-UTMSP OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. THE APPOINTED PARTY WILL WORK: - ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTM CORE MODULE, - ON THE UAS/OPERATOR REGISTRY MODELS, AND GEO-FENCE REGISTRY MODEL. - ON DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY & PRESENTATION OF PERFORMANCE METRICS FOR BENCHMARKING SIMULATIONS. - WITH PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS TO PERFORM SYSTEM INTEGRATION, TEST AND COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES. - WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PRODUCE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION, PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15446fc8-c5e0-4961-acdc-d2334301e6a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15446fc8-c5e0-4961-acdc-d2334301e6a2
- 8 Oct 2018 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96a2692-0d14-49d4-9a98-0b7ec8b1d998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15446fc8-c5e0-4961-acdc-d2334301e6a2
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c96a2692-0d14-49d4-9a98-0b7ec8b1d998
  8th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6be4c061-e187-4e20-9479-d2f72923cd15
  UTM Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9f04a0c-ee8c-453e-aaa8-23609019adc3
  Supplier Due Diligence
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bf01500-5c70-4252-b4dc-7fbc39c4391d
  Terms and Conditions

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