Award

Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2022 at 16:27

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Jan 2022 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Dec 2021 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on non-piloted aircraft, with a value amounting to £434,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to run from 8th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 19th January 2022 and the publication date of the award notice on 18th February 2022. The delivery address for the contract is in Portsmouth, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with expertise in unmanned aerial systems and related technologies. Companies that specialise in innovative air systems or integrated payloads would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging with this tender could foster business growth and establish partnerships within the defence sector, opening doors to future contracts with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads

Notice Description

Notice of Contract award for Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43a102d1-56d1-4c67-82f6-08fa73e2e4f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4083e5-237c-4205-93bc-5391ce39e5ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£434,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£423,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLVE DYNAMICS

Further Information

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