Award

Pj. Morrighan

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Pj. Morrighan," an innovative project focused on evaluating heavy-lift uncrewed systems for logistics and emergency medical evacuations. This contract falls under the Research and Development services for security and defence materials category, with the project based in London, England. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with Flowcopter being selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 3 February 2026 to 2 February 2027, while the award notice was published on 11 February 2026.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced logistics and unmanned systems technology, particularly those with innovative approaches to security and defence services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with similar opportunities, given their capability to deliver novel solutions in the sector. The Ministry of Defence can offer SMEs the platform to apply their expertise and drive development in the defence industry. The procurement process supports the inclusion of SMEs, aligning with broader initiatives to integrate diverse suppliers into governmental projects.

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Notice Title

Pj. Morrighan

Notice Description

innovation and experimentation project evaluating heavy-lift uncrewed systems (UXS) for universal carriage (logistics and CASEVAC in extremis).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53f61e95-d01f-4f0b-a2e0-6fd2d8a91180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee73ccc-5c95-40cf-821d-d3bcc2ad8812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
graham frost
Contact Email
graham.frost100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWCOPTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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