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# Connectivity of Disparate Remote Autonomous Systems

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connectivity-of-disparate-remote-autonomous-systems-ocds-h6vhtk-02e6aa). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "Connectivity of Disparate Remote Autonomous Systems". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Nov 2021, 23:59 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 November 2021 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Defence services, military defence services and civil defence services, Military research and technology
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02e6aa`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connectivity-of-disparate-remote-autonomous-systems-ocds-h6vhtk-02e6aa#tl-md)

## Description
Connectivity of Disparate Remote Autonomous Systems
The Authority has a developing requirement for the creation or adoption of a set of common standards and/or architecture for interfaces, data transfer and data management that can be used both for upgrades to legacy systems and future procurement to enable swift and simple interoperation of systems.
It is expected that the work will involve experimentation and demonstrations of multi-domain integrated systems which may include autonomous and swarming technologies. The aims are broad and inclusive, and the Authority is seeking engagement from all areas of the industrial marketplace with relevant contributions to make.
This requirement is considered to be particularly suitable for SMEs. The contractual mechanism will be a multi-supplier framework, with designated Lots for each technical specialism as well as Lots for more general supporting services, as described in this CN. Potential bidders are invited to register their interest in receiving an Invitation to Tender to join the framework by first completing the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

            
The Authority intends to invite all eligible companies who pass the PQQ to tender for the Framework. Note that while there is no down-selection to any specific numbers of bidders at this stage, only companies who can demonstrate relevance to the subject matter of the Lots within the Framework through their previous or existing portfolio of work (of which examples are requested via the PQQ) will pass the PQQ and be considered eligible to receive an Invitation to Tender at the next stage of the competition. Potential bidders may bid to join a single Lot or multiple Lots.
As with any framework, whilst there can be no guarantee of any particular quantity of work being put through it, the Authority intends to conduct further mini-competitions to select successful framework contractors or collaborative teams of framework contractors within individual Lots or across a number of Lots in any combination, and expects that the work will be conducted progressively in spirals giving ongoing opportunities to many of the framework participants. 
The Lots will include, but may not be limited to, the following subject matter themes:
Autonomous Platforms and Payload Integration 
Data Management and Fusion
Machine Tasking and Decision Making
System of System (SoS) Management, Integration and Implementation
Comms Bearers, Network Architecture & Services
Customer Advisory Network (may include but not be limited to sub-Lots eg Customer Friend (independent advisory role), assurance, operationalisation, third party security testing, testing and evaluation).
Note that any potential bidder interested in the Customer Friend role will NOT be permitted to take part in any other Lot or enter into any sub-contract or other collaborative relationship with any other framework participant in order to preserve the independence of this role (no compliance regime...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connectivity-of-disparate-remote-autonomous-systems-ocds-h6vhtk-02e6aa)

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Autonomous Platforms and Payload Integration
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Quantity or scope: Scope to be defined. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this proc...

### Lot 2: Data Management and Fusion
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

### Lot 3: Machine Tasking and Decision Making
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

### Lot 4: System of System (SoS) Management, Integration and Implementation
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Description:** Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

### Lot 5: Comms Bearers, Network Architecture & Services
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

### Lot 6: Customer Advisory Network
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 73410000

- **Estimated Value:** £1
- **Description:** May include but not be limited to: sub Lots eg Customer Friend (independent advisory role), assurance, operationalisation, third party security testing, testing and evaluation. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Ten...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F024379-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-09-30T21:45:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T09:16:46.740Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-02e6aa