Tender

Opportunity Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Sep 2022 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued an Opportunity Notice for the procurement of unmanned combat aerial vehicles. The contract value is £1,800,000, with a minimum value of £800,000. The procurement method is an Open Procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 1st November 2022 and a contract period starting on 7th November 2022 until 31st March 2026. The location of the procurement is in Portsmouth, England, with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in unmanned combat aerial vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are encouraged to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of the Open Procedure allows diverse businesses to engage in the tendering process, potentially leading to business growth opportunities in the defence industry.

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Notice Title

Opportunity Notice

Notice Description

Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe01ae6-f204-40ee-ba01-5c94748bdcee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nazer100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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