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713952451 - First Person View (FPV) Drone Training Fleet

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 11:25

Award Notice
Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a First Person View (FPV) Drone Training Fleet, under contract number 713952451. The awarded contract, valued at £256,080.17, involves the development and provision of modular aerial systems to train Field Army pilots. These drones must be portable, rapidly deployable, and simple to use, suitable for day and night tactical training. The procurement, classified as falling under the unmanned aerial vehicles category (CPV 35613000), was conducted under a limited, competitive quotation method. The contract commenced on 12 March 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2025, with deliveries to be made in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Defence, based in Whitehall, London, managed the buying process through their representative, Jennifer McRae-Thomas.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses experienced in drone technology, specifically those capable of developing FPV drones that meet stringent military specifications. SME companies, although encouraged, must demonstrate their capability in delivering high-tech, customizable drone solutions that fit the rigorous demands of tactical training applications, including compatibility with Betaflight software and specific payload capabilities. Firms specialising in modular and rapidly deployable aerial systems within the specified budget range of £200,000 to £350,000 will find this domain highly conducive to cultivating strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713952451 - First Person View (FPV) Drone Training Fleet

Notice Description

MoD has identified a requirement for the procurement of a modular aerial system that is portable, rapidly deployable, organic and simple to use, with the option of multiple payloads to provide enduring day and night tactical advantage. This equipment is necessary to train pilots for delivering a FPV STRIKE capability in Field Army and is appropriate for fitment of Anti-Tank, Anti-Personnel and Anti-Structure munitions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7080759d-8bad-4395-9297-e16a57d0bb14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183b86f7-7cbc-4c13-bb09-cdeabafa0a03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£256,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIKING ARMS

Further Information

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