--- title: "Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED" published: "2022-08-01" --- # Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited Buyer: NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950.json) ## Summary The Net Zero Technology Centre Limited, based in Aberdeen, is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator." This project falls within the Research & Development industry category and is aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of achieving Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operations. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 24th August 2022. The method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide array of suppliers to participate, with electronic submissions accepted through the specified platform. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the autonomous systems, technologies, and R&D sectors to participate in innovative projects. Companies specialising in certified components, high-integrity decision-making systems, or those capable of developing solutions that enhance compliance with aviation regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could bolster growth by positioning businesses at the forefront of advancements in BVLOS operations, potentially opening additional avenues in related sectors such as offshore energy and surveying. ## Notice The aim of this proposed funded demonstration is to inform the stakeholder community that at least one aspect needed to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operation is now feasible. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this proposed funded demonstration is to inform the stakeholder community that at least one aspect needed to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operation is now feasible. This could mean: - the use of certified components, - redundancy in terms of architecture/systems, - high integrity on-board decision making (e.g. compliance to rules of the air), - behavioural compliance in Transponder Mandated Zones (TMZ), - compliance to existing or proposed regulations, - the ability to get close to an asset (such as a gas platform or windfarm) in order to undertake a survey that was previously thought not possible, or - any other aspect that an applicant may choose to submit ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455178 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB15 4ZT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455178 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455178&idx=1 1st August 2022 - 2015-ITT-BVLOS-V03 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455178 Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited - The aim of this proposed funded demonstration is to inform the stakeholder community that at least one aspect needed to achieve Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous operation is now feasible. ## Notice URLs - http://www.netzerotc.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701950 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=701950 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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