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Nano Unmanned Air System - Experimentation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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12 Apr 2019 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of 30 FLIR Black Hornet PRS systems under the title "Nano Unmanned Air System - Experimentation". This contract, valued at £1,398,975, was part of military research and technology initiatives aimed at addressing a capability gap identified by Army HQ. The contract period was from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2019, with the tender period concluding on 1st February 2019. The delivery address for this procurement is located in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in unmanned aerial systems, particularly in the military and technology sectors. Companies involved in the development and provision of high-tech goods, especially those with expertise in research and development for defence applications, would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with government procurement processes can enhance their visibility and credibility within the marketplace.

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Notice Title

Nano Unmanned Air System - Experimentation

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Technology Office intends to procure 30 FLIR Black Hornet PRS systems ("The Product") for Research & Development into a capability gap identified by Army HQ in its nano-Unmanned Air System (nUAS) space. 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: Military Research & Technology.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-434b3dc0-43dc-472d-8e43-d37a8657bc1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cc66dc-8463-41c0-8134-71f6dcaa9a24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,398,975 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,398,975 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 30 days
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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
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

FLIR UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

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