Published date: 17 February 2025

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: 17 March 2025, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 35613100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,250,000

Procurement reference

tender_483109/1452368

Published date

17 February 2025

Closing date

17 March 2025

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

14 April 2025

Contract end date

26 May 2025

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

The Tactical Multirotor ISR UAV ITT aims to procure approximately 10 different batches of UAS, consisting of 2 complete systems, as described in the Introduction (Annex A), including all ground elements (e.g. 2 systems = x2 ground elements), 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 (circa x25 systems per month).

The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 6 weeks of contract award. Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal.

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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