--- title: "Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c351" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c351" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c351.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c351.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2023-04-21" --- # Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c351 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c351) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c351.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult in partnership with the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership is planning a procurement process for the development of a Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems. The project involves the deployment of management information systems for safe UAS operations, with lots focusing on Unmanned Transport Management, Conspicuity Technology, and Safety Management. The procurement opportunity is in the services category and relates to air transport services, with a future notice date set for July 1, 2023, and the location being the Westcott Venture Park. This tender for the Drone Test and Development Centre Operating Systems presents opportunities for businesses specialising in air-traffic control systems, flight control software, aviation ground support software, and related services. Companies with expertise in UAS operations, management information systems, and airspace governance would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by the Satellite Applications Catapult. The project aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Drone Test and Development Centre, offering potential for growth and innovation in the air transport industry. ## Notice The Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) in partnership with the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Bucks LEP) have invested in the development of a Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC). This dedicated facility located on the Westcott Venture Park comprising of a set of drone workshops and hangars, 270 metres of horizonal or vertical take-off runway and four dedicated drone VTOL UAS pads, became operational in 2023. The facility provides the ground infrastructure for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations and onward development of UAS and their associated technology, and now requires the deployment of dedicated management information systems to govern its airspace and to ensure safe operation in a complex operating environment. For more information please see the attached document. ### Lot Information Unmanned Transport Management Please see the attached document for more information. Additional information: Please see the attached document for more information. Conspicuity Technology Please see the attached document for more information. Additional information: Please see the attached document for more information. Safety Management, Conops, Policy & Regulation Please see the attached document for more information. Additional information: Please see the attached document for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011558-2023 | | 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 | 21 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 | | 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 34962220 - Air-traffic control systems - 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment - 48120000 - Flight control software package - 48121000 - Air traffic control software package - 48131000 - Aviation ground support software package - 60400000 - Air transport services - 72212120 - Flight control software development services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2023 at 14:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011558-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://sa.catapult.org.uk/ - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229221 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845 ## 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-h6vhtk-03c351. 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