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title: "Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000702053"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED"
published: "2022-09-06"
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# Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator to the Net Zero Technology Centre Limited

Buyer: NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702053

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## Summary

The Net Zero Technology Centre Limited located in Aberdeen, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of BVLOS Autonomous Systems Demonstrator." The tender was awarded to Skyports, a supplier for a contract valued at £116,452. The procurement stage is now in the award phase since the contract was signed on the 6th of September 2022. The demonstration aims to showcase the feasibility of Beyond Visual Line of Sight autonomous operation.

This procurement opportunity in the services category offers potential business growth for companies specialising in autonomous systems technology. Businesses with expertise in research and development, especially in the field of BVLOS operations, would be well-suited to compete. The Net Zero Technology Centre Limited is the buying organisation for this opportunity, providing a chance for SMEs and technology companies to engage in cutting-edge projects in the UK market.

## 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=SEP458329 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,452 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKYPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458329
- 2 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455244

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455244&idx=2
  16th August 2022 - 2015-ITT-BVLOS-V03
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455244&idx=3
  16th August 2022 - 2015-ITT-BVLOS-V03
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG455244&idx=1
  9th August 2022 - 2015-ITT-BVLOS-V03
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455244
  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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458329
  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://
- http://www.netzerotc.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702053
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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