Published date: 17 September 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: 11 November 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 35613100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,250,000

Procurement reference

tender_463252/1405665

Published date

17 September 2024

Closing date

11 November 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

13 December 2024

Contract end date

31 January 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 Operational Drone Interceptor ITT aims to procure up to 5 different batches of operational drone-interceptors, consisting of 2 complete systems (5 opposing UAS defeats per system) 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 200 opposing UAS defeats 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