---
title: "Software engineering services to support development of electric propulsion system for watersports"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RAD PROPULSION LTD"
published: "2019-02-21"
---

# Software engineering services to support development of electric propulsion system for watersports

Buyer: RAD PROPULSION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3.json)

## Summary

RAD Propulsion Ltd is seeking software engineering services to support the development of an electric propulsion system for small waterborne vessels, such as stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and dinghies. This tender, part of a grant-funded application, is currently in the active procurement stage with an open procedure. The tender period ends on 7 March 2019, while the contract is expected to commence on 18 March 2019 and run until 20 September 2019. This opportunity is classified under the software package and information systems industry category and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value estimated at £100,000, of which a minimum of £70,000 is reserved for compliant bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and engineering services within the marine sector. Suppliers focusing on innovative technology solutions for watercraft propulsion would find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to collaborate on a pioneering electric system. Given that compliance will be key to the evaluation of tenders, businesses adept at meeting stringent requirements and demonstrating innovation in software solutions will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

RAD Propulsion Ltd. is developing an innovative electric propulsion system for small waterborne vessels such as stand up paddle boards, kayaks and dinghies. The purchase of this system is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project as a whole. We will compare tenders received on a compliance basis only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284a42-c627-4f62-92f7-0f6e214245d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | RAD PROPULSION LTD |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 2DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 10:34 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284a42-c627-4f62-92f7-0f6e214245d2
- 20 Feb 2019 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d3755a-3939-4fc7-bdb2-37979488de23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284a42-c627-4f62-92f7-0f6e214245d2
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92d3755a-3939-4fc7-bdb2-37979488de23
  20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffbcd5eb-d67e-4e1a-8f6a-103a9d0cb5e4
  Annex 1 to ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc9b331f-9eb3-4813-b914-0d85e733bfab
  Invitation to tender

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff05fb54-f484-4649-add8-ef9cdd44f2b3.json.