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Production and Delivery of Protector CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Nov 2021 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, seeking to secure a contract titled "Production and Delivery of Protector CAN" within the aircraft and spacecraft industry category. Located in Bristol, England, this tender, awarding a significant contract of £343,595,761, utilized a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 27 May 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2023. The tender process is marked as complete, having officially ended on 27 March 2019.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for established aerospace manufacturers and suppliers specializing in unmanned systems and associated technologies. With the potential for ongoing contracts extending into 2023, businesses capable of meeting the specific requirements of high-value, complex goods should consider participating in future procurement activities related to similar projects. Companies with expertise in aviation, particularly those aligned with defence operations, would be particularly well-suited to engage in this domain and enhance their growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production and Delivery of Protector CAN

Notice Description

Contract or the manufacture and delivery of Protector RPAS and associated equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d0c0542-ae40-4ada-b081-815bee8bdf64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f706bf-a6cc-4142-8090-75a4711b23d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£343,595,761 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£343,595,761 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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