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Provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)

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Award

13 Aug 2018 at 13:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the ISTAR, Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS), is seeking to fulfil an urgent requirement for a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability with a minimum budget of £20 million, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted through an accelerated negotiated procedure, was concluded on 2 August 2018, leading to an award published on 13 August 2018. The contract will be in effect until 31 December 2019 and includes a focus on UAS detection and defeat for systems weighing between 2-150kg, particularly within the 2-22kg range.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in defence technologies, unmanned systems, and advanced radar systems. With the emphasis on innovation and technology readiness, companies that are well-versed in developing defence solutions and possess the capability to meet stringent military specifications will find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender. The opportunity supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their involvement in military contracts, potentially leading to longer-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability

Notice Description

The Authority has an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) to provide a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability (Technology Readiness Level 8 minimum) for UK armed forces. The Capability shall be able to Detect, Track, Identify and Defeat UAS's with weight ranges of between 2-150kg. With a specific area of focus on the 2-22kg and a minimum defeat range of 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 Combat Aerial Vehicles.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c13aa95-8a85-4be8-a611-96a30d6e1d3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6501041-6098-49ea-8bc8-d2e9d560688a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,673,827 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 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, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)
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

RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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