Tender

Drone Capability Coalition - Operational Drone-Interceptors

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "Drone Capability Coalition - Operational Drone-Interceptors" under the industry category of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (CPV: 35613100). This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to acquire up to 5 batches of operational drone-interceptor systems, intended for testing by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,250,000 GBP. Bidders are required to dispatch the systems within 6 weeks of contract award, with proposals due by 17:00 on 11th November 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 13th December 2024 and conclude by 31st January 2025. The project will encompass regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in drone technology, defence systems, and related industries. Companies that can provide advanced operational drone-interceptors and accompanying ground elements stand to benefit from a potential future production contract, involving 200 opposing UAS defeats per month. Firms with the ability to meet stringent qualification and entry criteria will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities, enabling them to secure a foothold in the defence sector and expand their market presence globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drone Capability Coalition - Operational Drone-Interceptors

Notice 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-197351e0-8c8c-4c9f-ba4b-f94a4c3b4326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72f390-57f8-4213-9491-390767bdaa5e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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

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