Tender

UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Jul 2024 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2" under the Unmanned combat aerial vehicles category. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a tender period ending on 12th August 2024 and a contract period starting on 19th August 2024 and ending on 31st August 2026. The procurement method is selective through a Restricted procedure (above threshold) with a contract value of £95,000,000. The procurement is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the military research and technology sector to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses with capabilities in developing heavy lift Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) and related technologies such as payloads, fuels, software, and Counter UAS technologies are encouraged to engage. The purpose of the UASHLC Framework is to accelerate the development of autonomous Heavy Lift UAS, providing opportunities for innovation and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2

Notice Description

This Opportunity Listing is a chance to join the extant UASHLC Framework: The Uncrewed Air Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework (the Framework) has been created by the Authority to accelerate the development of a range of autonomous Heavy Lift UAS for use predominantly, but not exclusively, in the maritime domain. The intention is to address the lack of current options in the market by increasing the number of delivery ready platforms in order to help support and develop the Authority's understanding of the potential capabilities and operational uses for such Uncrewed systems. The Authority will facilitate accelerated development of one or more Supplier UAS to meet or exceed the requirements of Authority defined Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), along with complementary and underpinning technologies that will enhance UAS operational capabilities. Our intent is to ensure that Defence will have access at the speed of relevance, to current and future emerging cutting-edge capabilities for use within the Royal Navy and other domains. The Authority will facilitate, via the use of this competitive framework, an environment whereby suppliers are able to demonstrate current capabilities, set out product development and commercial exploitation roadmaps and work with both the Authority and potentially with other suppliers to accelerate pace of development and reduce time to market. The purpose of the UASHLC Framework is therefore to support and inform the development of Maritime operating concepts and enable assessment, analysis, exploration and evaluation of the use of UAS for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) payload delivery and broader UAS capabilities. The Framework is designed specifically to: i) provide Sponsor / User confidence in the potential for UAS systems to provide recoverable, adaptable, Autonomous/remotely piloted air systems, capable of accurately delivering heavy payloads at range; ii) enable the Authority to identify and as appropriate fund the most viable solutions in the market for accelerated further development in order to meet the Authority's minimum requirements (the MVPs) within the timescales stated, iii) provide the Authority with a mechanism for end users to potentially acquire systems for further evaluation or other use. The framework is open to all Industry Partners who can articulate how their technology/capability can enhance the Heavy Lift UAS market, thereby not constraining the framework to only Platform providers, as underpinning and novel UAS related technologies and capabilities are also in scope. These underpinning and novel technologies and capabilities can encompass (but aren't restricted to) payloads, fuels, software, and Counter UAS technologies (ground or platform based).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe2a529-a85e-4dc6-a066-1b53a73a0efc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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