Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c49-fdce-7201-9c8d-0f8e16a2d72d/minerva-autonomous-flight [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Minerva - Autonomous Flight [Ministry of Defence, Agencies/Misc, Other](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-agenciesmisc-other) Estimated value £145,000 Published 6 Dec 2019 Deadline Closed 8 Jan 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Procurement of an Autonomous Flight Control System that can be integrated with a Government Furnished Asset (GFX) Unmanned Air System (UAS) and a Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system to enable trails of the MINERVA Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD). The Man Overboard (MOB) Detection system will be procured under a different tender. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: [contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html](http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment.'. ## CPV classification Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e9009b65-7f67-4a08-8a0c-03d8e75e5df3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMinistry of Defence, Agencies/Misc, Other: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-agenciesmisc-other)[SectorMore Security, fire & defence equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/security-fire-defence-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Carbine and Self-loading Pistol (SLP) Non-Lethal Training Munitions Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) 24 days left 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7c2a-7242-9726-da80c6dc178b/carbine-and-self-loading-pistol-slp-non-lethal-training-munitions)[Supply of Army Branded Clothing Unite Procurement UK Limited 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14443-04b1-71c7-a605-58ad56cd183b/supply-of-army-branded-clothing)[Bullet-proof vests – Zakup wyposażenia osobistego ochronnego – I Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-53b0-72d8-b99b-bdbd9754047b/poland-bullet-proof-vests-zakup-wyposazenia-osobistego-ochronnego-i)[Radar – Suministro de cinemómetros compactos portátiles láser (SCT-2027-4) Servei Català de Trànsit 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-31b6-7391-9d5c-6c128f3b0e49/spain-radar-suministro-de-cinemometros-compactos-portatiles-laser-sct-2027)[Sensors – Višenamjenski uređaji za motrenje i akviziciju ciljeva Republika Hrvatska Ministarstvo Obrane 6 days left 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-196b-72b4-a9ad-86df5854de33/croatia-sensors-visenamjenski-uredaji-za-motrenje-i-akviziciju-ciljeva)[Firefighting equipment – Motorsprutor klass 2 Räddningstjänsten Östra Götaland 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5d24-71db-b486-b7738aaaaf7c/sweden-firefighting-equipment-motorsprutor-klass-2)