Published date: 3 June 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 1 July 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 35613100

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£300,000

Procurement reference

tender_440046/1360016

Published date

3 June 2024

Closing date

1 July 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

12 August 2024

Contract end date

16 September 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying varying payloads depending on their propeller size, which will be tested by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 1000 drones per month).

The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 3 weeks of contract award (expected w/c 12 August 2024). Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal.

Tenderers will submit proposals under this tender in order to secure funding to provide the requested number of drones, including ground-control station and ancillaries. These systems will then be tested and evaluated (up to a 3 month period). These findings will inform future requirements with the potential to lead to large-scale production contracts (subject to further contract).

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About the buyer

Contact name

DE&S

Address

MOD Abbey Wood South, 1261, Spruce 2B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

DESFCG-Comrcl@mod.gov.uk