Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c63-5902-73b0-b6c5-c0a659ec6a8b/open-access-utm-build-and-test-services

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Open access UTM build and test services

[Connected Places Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/connected-places-catapult)

Open field

Estimated value

£160,000 to £170,000

Published

11 May 2020

Deadline

Closed

1 Jun 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.

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## About this tender

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) relates to a nine (9) month CR&D project to develop, build and test the Open-Access UTM framework for drone operations below 400ft. The project will include the development of the principal architectural features, communications interfaces and some of the services together with multi-stakeholder testing and simulations leading to field-trials. This ITT is being issued for the procurement of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) expertise in the following areas:

• Experience of having developed own UTM platform, services and interfaces

• In-house software development capability with experience of aviation data

• Experience of collaborative development of UTM including necessary documentation

• Experience of flight-trials and evaluation

Additional information: All documents can be accesses via the following website: [procontract.due-north.com](https://www.procontract.due-north.com) Please look for opportunity ref: DN477596

## CPV classification

Aircraft and spacecraft

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f6f3e307-10fb-43c4-ae8e-2fe801c93a59)

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