Tender

Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for their "Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS" project. This procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, aims to acquire up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, each batch consisting of 20 drones designed to carry a payload of 5kg or more. The procurement falls under the industry category "Unmanned combat aerial vehicles" and covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Potential suppliers must ensure their systems meet the specified qualifications and entry criteria. The tender period will close on 14th October 2024, and the contract is expected to start on 15th November 2024, with drones needing to be produced and dispatched for testing within 4 weeks of the contract award.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in unmanned aerial systems, particularly those capable of rapid production and exportation. The Ministry of Defence is looking for vendors who can deliver and potentially support large-scale production should the initial testing prove successful. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nominal cost considerations and the suitability criteria allowing for their involvement. Companies with advanced drone technology and export capabilities are well-positioned to capitalise on this contract, fostering potential growth through future large-scale production contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS

Notice Description

The Large First Person View Drone ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying a 5kg+ payload , which will be tested by the 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 500 drones per month). The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 4 weeks of contract award. Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal. The Bidder is expected to factor in a nominal cost for packaging and exportation of goods to Latvia. Further details of exact location will be provided during the ITT process. 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-b632ff3b-69d6-47cd-9b74-9b2931664354
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13185b6-312b-476a-afce-ae672dc94c8c
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
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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