--- title: "Applications are invited for the assessment of C-UAS (Counter-Drone) SAPIENT C2 Systems by the UK MoD RIC" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037d90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037d90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037d90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037d90.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-10-31" --- # Applications are invited for the assessment of C-UAS (Counter-Drone) SAPIENT C2 Systems by the UK MoD RIC Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037d90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037d90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037d90.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence in the UK is planning a tender titled "Applications are invited for the assessment of C-UAS (Counter-Drone) SAPIENT C2 Systems by the UK MoD RIC" in the services category for testing and evaluation of military electronic systems. This tender focuses on assessing mature C-UAS capabilities using the 'SAPIENT' open architecture. The test cycle will start on 31st October 2022, with the deadline for submitting responses on 28th November 2022. This tender by the Ministry of Defence provides an opportunity for businesses offering mature C-UAS SAPIENT C2 products to have their products assessed. Suitable businesses must provide C-UAS systems with specific capabilities and interfaces. Those interested can register with the RIC to gain access to the UK C-UAS Defence Portal and apply for testing. If successful, businesses can showcase their capabilities and potentially contribute to the UK's Defence initiatives. ## Notice The misuse of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) represents a significant and growing risk to operations and day-to-day Defence activity both in the UK and overseas. The Rapid Innovation Cell (RIC), endorsed by the Military Capability Board, has been established as part of the UAS Capability Development Centre (UASCDC) to test and evaluate (T&E) mature C-sUAS capabilities and generate a managed Defence database of available capabilities. Through a regular programme of T&E events, the RIC will establish the efficacy of commercially available capabilities. It will also increase broader awareness of the C-sUAS market and support a more agile method of delivering capability to the front line. To prevent capability gaps and ensure interoperability, it is intended that Defence C-sUAS systems will use the 'SAPIENT' open architecture. This will also ensure that our systems can evolve at the component level enabling the spiral development of capability. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RIC Test Cycle #5 The RIC has established a series of Test Cycles. Each Test Cycle will focus on a particular subset of C-UAS systems. Suppliers of mature C-UAS SAPIENT C2 products are invited to apply to have their product's performance assessed by the RIC. To apply you must complete an online questionnaire for your product. The product questionnaire will be available from 11:00am Monday 31st October, 2022, and responses must be fully completed and submitted by 11:00am Monday 28th November, 2022. Please complete a separate product questionnaire for each product that you wish to put forward for assessment. Test Cycle #5, will focus on mature C-UAS products that conform to the following scope: 1. The product must be a CUAS Command and Control (C2) system consisting of software running on computer hardware with a graphical user interface. 2. The product must have valid SAPIENT interfaces such that it can successfully connect to multiple SAPIENT ASMs (Sensors and Effectors) simultaneously. 3. The minimum requirement is to be able to receive & display SAPIENT data from two different sensors and send valid SAPIENT tasks to one effector. Your response to the product questionnaire will be carefully evaluated. Your product will be eligible for the next phase of testing if it meets our maturity requirements and is clearly within the scope described above. A full set of guidance and testing criteria are provided on the UK C-sUAS Defence Portal. The RIC maintains a register of potential C-UAS suppliers. All potential suppliers registered with the RIC will receive access to the UK C-UAS Defence Portal. The online product questionnaire will be hosted on the UK C-UAS Defence Portal and is the only way to apply for testing with the RIC. Please use the following web address to register with the RIC: https://uascdc.com/industry/open-supplier-register.aspx {Contact e-mail for enquiries: UASCDC-RIC@qinetiq.com, Tel: +44 (0)1684 895836} Additional information: This PIN does not constitute the start of any procurement activity or resultant contract - it is for information only, to advise industry on the next stage of the trials programme and where further information can be sought. A questionnaire is completed at your own risk and, if successful, does not automatically enter you into the next phase. The Test Programme is subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030631-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures - 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems ## Release History - 31 Oct 2022 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030631-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ - https://uascdc.com/industry/open-supplier-register.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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