--- title: "Maritime Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor - Urgent Capability Requirement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)" published: "2020-01-27" --- # Maritime Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor - Urgent Capability Requirement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa8d9e1f-8b4a-4e7d-bf1e-78ebb1b97713.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), is seeking tenders for an urgent capability requirement involving the provision of Counter-Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor equipment. This procurement falls within the goods category and is classified under sensors (CPV code: 35125100). The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th February 2020. The project is positioned in the South East region of the United Kingdom and encompasses an estimated contract value of £3,500,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000. The contract period is expected to run from 4th May 2020 until 31st December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced sensor technology, maritime systems, and defence-related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate capacity for executing the contract requirements may thrive in this procurement process. Additionally, firms involved in research and technology development, especially those capable of conducting technology demonstrations and evaluations as stipulated in the tender, will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. Given the urgent nature of the requirement, interested parties are encouraged to respond promptly and ensure compliance with the necessary specifications and regulations. ## Notice The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) to provide Counter-Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor equipment (C-UAS Land Technology Readiness Level minimum 8), training and support, to the Royal Navy. The C-UAS RF Sensor shall be able to Detect and indicate a threat bearing for Small-Class 1 Unmanned Air-System's (UAS's) that are utilising common frequency bands. The C-UAS RF Sensor equipment will be deployed on maritime platforms. It shall be stand-alone, requiring only a power supply as a dependency from the maritime platform on which it is installed. The C-UAS RF Sensor shall be 'person' portable (max 2 individuals), capable of being packaged onto NATO-standard pallets. The system shall be capable of handling data, and operating within an environment, classified at a minimum of Official Sensitive The Contract shall cover an initial quantity of up to 11 C-UAS RF sensors and include the provision of 1 years in service support (and spares), to commence at the point of delivery and acceptance. An overall train the trainer package shall be included on the Contract, covering operation and maintenance etc of the system. The Contract shall also include Options for additional equipment and training, and for a further 3, 1-year support periods. The ITT process is likely to include a technology demonstration, hosted by the Authority/User and supported by a third-party provider. This shall independently test and evaluate candidate systems against pre-defined criteria included within the evaluation documentation, the resulting data shall form part of the tender evaluation and down selection. The Authority is progressing with the required permissions necessary for this demonstration, should any potential provider believe that additional permissions/clearances will be required for their systems, please notify the Authority immediately for further guidance. You must notify the Authority immediately of any potential Conflict of Interest (CoI) that may arise in relation to this potential requirement. The is a low-end Category D procurement, the values provided within this Contract Notice are an estimate for indicative purposes. It is currently unfunded and as such any effort expended in responding to this Contract Notice and DPQQ is at the Companies own risk. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Sensors.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c044445-b37e-4ad4-8ead-7d323224a287 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35125100 - Sensors ## Release History - 27 Jan 2020 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c044445-b37e-4ad4-8ead-7d323224a287 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c044445-b37e-4ad4-8ead-7d323224a287 27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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