Uptake of Innovation Autonomous Systems for Cross-domain Logistics: Service contracts for the provision of innovative solutions to participate in an operational experimentation with unmanned systems in the air and land domains

Uptake of Innovation Autonomous Systems for Cross-domain Logistics: Service contracts for the provision of innovative solutions to participate in an operational experimentation with unmanned systems in the air and land domains

Notice Type: Call for tenders

Call for tenders details

Procedure identifier: EDA/2024/OP/0008

Submission method: Electronic

Status: Open for submission

Description

The Autonomous Systems for Cross-domain Logistics initiative, under HEDI’s deployment of Uptake of Innovation service, aims to support the rapid adoption of emerging technologies into capabilities, utilising UAS and UGS to bring forth innovative solutions for cross-domain logistics.

Procedure type: open

Estimated total value: 2900000 EUR

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

LOTS

Lot 1

Title: LOT 1 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.273): Low Cost Attritable Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Description: This lot aims to field test innovative UAS Class I MICRO and/or MINI solutions, focusing on the concept of using low-cost, attritable platforms collaboratively to support distributed logistical supply concepts for the mass delivery of small payloads (under 10 kg). The lot envisions using multiple platforms to overcome the limitations of transporting smaller payloads. Considering the need for collaborative multi-platform UAS solutions and to ensure platform redundancy and availability during field testing, the Contractor must provide at least three complete UAS systems. However, additional platforms may be offered to enhance the technical proposal. This lot is open to receiving innovative UAS solutions that meet or exceed Technological Readiness Level (TRL) 5, including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. The proposal may include more than one type of UAS solution.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 200000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

31710000 - Electronic equipment

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

73410000 - Military research and technology

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels

Lot 2

Title: LOT 2 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.274): Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Systems

Description: This lot aims to field test innovative UAS Class I MINI and/or SMALL solutions, focusing on the concept of using multiple platforms capable of transporting payloads up to 50 kilograms per platform. These platforms should feature Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities, designed to support a low to medium logistical footprint. The primary objective is to maintain operational flexibility with a light and agile footprint (ie, equipment carried by dismounted soldiers or by light vehicles) while still being able to transport effective payloads. Considering the need for collaborative multi-platform UAS solutions and to ensure platform redundancy and availability during field testing, the Contractor must provide at least two complete UAS systems. However, additional platforms may be offered to enhance the technical proposal. This lot is open to receiving innovative UAS solutions that meet or exceed Technological Readiness Level (TRL) 5, including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. The proposal may include more than one type of UAS solution.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 300000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

31710000 - Electronic equipment

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

73430000 - Test and evaluation

73410000 - Military research and technology

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels

Lot 3

Title: LOT 3 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.275): Heavy Lift Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Description: his lot aims to field test innovative UAS Class II and/or Class III solutions, focusing on the concept of using heavy lift platforms that feature Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities, capable of transporting payloads above 50 kilograms per platform. The primary objective is to transport heavy payloads effectively while maintaining operational flexibility with a medium logistical footprint (with some ground supporting equipment deployed). This includes, if possible, the use of UAS in CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) scenarios. To ensure platform redundancy and availability during field testing, the Contractor must provide at least one complete UAS system and a spare / Almost Ready-to-fly (ARF) platform. However, the Contractor may offer additional platforms to enhance the technical proposal. This lot is open to receiving innovative UAS solutions that meet or exceed Technological Readiness Level (TRL) 5, including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. The proposal may include more than one type of UAS solution.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 500000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

31710000 - Electronic equipment

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

73410000 - Military research and technology

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

73430000 - Test and evaluation

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels

Lot 4

Title: LOT 4 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.276): Low Cost Attritable Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS)

Description: This lot aims to field test innovative UGS SMALL solutions, focusing on the concept of using low-cost, attritable platforms collaboratively to support distributed logistical supply concepts for the mass delivery of small payloads (under 100 kg). The lot envisions using multiple platforms to overcome the limitations of transporting smaller payloads. The locomotion types of the platforms can be either biomimetic, wheeled or tracked. Considering the need for collaborative multi-platform UGS solutions and to ensure platform redundancy and availability during field testing, the Contractor must provide at least three complete UGS systems. However, additional platforms may be offered to enhance the technical proposal. This lot is open to receiving innovative UGS solutions that meet or exceed Technological Readiness Level (TRL) 5, including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. The proposal may include more than one type of UGS solution.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 200000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

73410000 - Military research and technology

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

31710000 - Electronic equipment

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels

Lot 5

Title: LOT 5 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.277): Medium Wheeled Logistical Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS)

Description: This lot aims to field test innovative UGS MEDIUM WHEELED solutions, focusing on the concept of agile land platforms capable of transporting payloads between 100 and 1000 kilograms per platform. The primary objective is to transport heavy payloads effectively while maintaining operational flexibility with a moderate logistical footprint. This includes, if possible, the use of UGS in CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) scenarios. Considering the need for collaborative multi-platform UGS solutions and to ensure platform redundancy and availability during field testing, the Contractor must provide at least two complete UGS systems. However, additional platforms may be offered to enhance the technical proposal. This lot is open to receiving innovative UGS solutions that meet or exceed Technological Readiness Level (TRL) 5, including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. The proposal may include more than one type of UGS solution.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 500000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

31710000 - Electronic equipment

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73410000 - Military research and technology

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

73426000 - Development of military electronic systems

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels

Lot 6

Title: LOT 6 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.278): Medium Tracked Logistical Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS)

Description: This lot aims to field test innovative UGS MEDIUM TRACKED solutions, focusing on the concept of agile land platforms capable of transporting payloads between 100 and 1000 kilograms per platform. The primary objective is to transport heavy payloads effectively while maintaining operational flexibility with a moderate logistical footprint. This includes, if possible, the use of UGS in CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) scenarios. Considering the need for collaborative multi-platform UGS solutions and to ensure platform redundancy and availability during field testing, the Contractor must provide at least two complete UGS systems. However, additional platforms may be offered to enhance the technical proposal. This lot is open to receiving innovative UGS solutions that meet or exceed Technological Readiness Level (TRL) 5, including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. The proposal may include more than one type of UGS solution.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 500000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

31710000 - Electronic equipment

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

73410000 - Military research and technology

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels

Lot 7

Title: LOT 7 (EDA ref. N° 24.RTI.OT.272): OPEX Support team

Description: EDA intends to award a single Framework Contract (FWC) to a service provider to support EDA and EU MSs in the design, execution and evaluation of a military operational experimentation campaign. The specific objectives of this FWC comprise the delivery of the following elements: Develop a methodology to assess the capability maturity of products/prototypes. Develop an experimental design that clearly articulates the objectives, hypotheses, and methodologies, in close cooperation with EDA and MS representatives. Support in the planning and execution of the experimental campaign in close cooperation with EDA, the Host Member State and the industries involved. Collected data during the experimentation, analyse them and assess the experimental observations to derive reliable, actionable insights on the DOTMLPFI implications of future integration in capabilities of the products that participated in the OPEX. Support EDA and the Host Member State in the organization of a VIP demonstration day to showcase the experimental outcomes to high-ranked stakeholders.

Nature of the contract: services

Maximum contract duration: 36 MONTH

Award method: best price-quality ratio

Estimated value: 700000 EUR

Lead contracting authority: European Defence Agency

Framework contract: framework agreement, without reopening of competition

Selection criteria: Suitability to pursue the professional activity - Please consult the procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing - Please consult the procurement documents.
Technical and professional ability - Please consult the procurement documents.

Main classification (CPV):

73410000 - Military research and technology

Additional classification (CPV):

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Milestones

TED publication date: 16/07/2024

Date and time of public opening: 23/09/2024 11:00 Europe/Brussels

Deadline for receipt of tenders: 20/09/2024 17:00 Europe/Brussels

Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 12/09/2024 02:00 Europe/Brussels