Planning

Request for Information - Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Mar 2022 at 12:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Mar 2022 at 16:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Request for Information - Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites." This initiative aims to enhance security across all Logistic Support Operating Centre (LSOC) sites in the UK by initially acquiring one non-piloted aircraft. Interested parties have until 8 April 2022 to engage with the procurement process. The procurement may lead to additional opportunities for supplying further drones if the initial purchase proves successful. The MOD operates from MOD Abbey Wood (South) in Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in drone technology and related support services. Companies capable of supplying MAA Approved Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems are particularly well-suited to compete. As the MOD is open to understanding the market's offerings, this is a prime chance for SMEs to showcase their capabilities in innovative security solutions, including the provision of training and in-service support for the technology that could eventually span multiple LSOC sites across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites

Notice Description

Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is intending to introduce the deployment of drone technology for use as a security enhancement across all Logistic Support Operating Centre (LSOC) sites in the UK. The Authority intends to purchase one drone and all associated ancillaries initially, as a security enhancement to assist the guard force capability. It is intended to use a single drone for a period of 6 months with all metrics studied to ensure value for money and fit for purpose. If an initial drone proves successful the Authority may exercise options to provide additional drones, potentially to other major LSOC sites. MAA Approved RPAS. Due to the security requirements of the RPAS, and for reasons of governance, the MAA Regulatory Article 1600 Acceptable Means of Compliance (1) requires that the supplier must come from the list of approved suppliers authorised by the RPAS Delivery Team in the MoD at the point of contract award. The Authority is issuing the attached RFI to understand the availability, capability and competitiveness of available Remotely Piloted Aircraft System along with training provision and opportunities and through life support throughout its in-service time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00c0a339-ed7d-4364-9d0c-8dc167a0ade3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9117e8f-3ec3-44fa-b731-913ce5784b3b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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