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Provision of A Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM

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20 Apr 2019 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, seeking contractors for the "Provision of A Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service." This contract, totaling £125,743,718, pertains to the unmanned aerial vehicles sector and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a tendering process that concluded on 27th March 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics support, maintenance, and training services within the aerospace and defence industries. Companies that supply spare parts, equipment storage solutions, and engineering safety support may find this contract especially relevant. Additionally, firms with experience in supporting unmanned aerial systems will be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with the capability to provide comprehensive engineering and training services.

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Notice Title

Provision of A Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service

Notice Description

The provision of contractor logistic support to include supply of spares, equipment storage, maintenance and repair, training support, engineering and engineering safety support and maintenance of technical documentation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f07dd0e-b57e-44c6-9374-8cbb65f66482
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efcfc896-17ce-43d7-9348-2469d94bf0ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,743,718 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,743,718 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

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