Tender

711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

03 Jun 2024 at 13:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the procurement of up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones for testing by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The tender, titled "711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone", falls under the industry category of unmanned combat aerial vehicles and is valued at £300,000. The procurement method is selective, using a Restricted procedure, with a tender deadline of July 1, 2024. Successful bidders are required to produce and dispatch the systems for testing within 3 weeks of contract award, expected in mid-August 2024.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone manufacturing and associated technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which has the potential to lead to large-scale production opportunities. Companies able to meet the technical requirements and delivery schedule outlined in the tender specifications are encouraged to submit their proposals for consideration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone

Notice Description

This ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying varying payloads depending on their propeller size, which will be tested by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 1000 drones per month). The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 3 weeks of contract award (expected w/c 12 August 2024). Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal. Tenderers will submit proposals under this tender in order to secure funding to provide the requested number of drones, including ground-control station and ancillaries. These systems will then be tested and evaluated (up to a 3 month period). These findings will inform future requirements with the potential to lead to large-scale production contracts (subject to further contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26003a30-d099-4769-9bc9-8ac7e5935d4d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 1-6 months
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
DE&S
Contact Email
desfcg-comrcl@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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