Tender

Tethered Unmanned Air System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER

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Tender

06 Sep 2019 at 08:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a Tethered Unmanned Air System to be integrated with an Air Platform for trials aimed at enhancing decision-making capabilities. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for electronic intelligence systems, is in the tender stage, with applications open until 8th October 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £125,000, and the delivery addresses include locations within the UK and broader regions. The contract period is set to commence on 4th November 2019 and will run until 30th June 2021, using an open procedure for this procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in defence technology, electronics, and unmanned systems to expand their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement specifically indicates suitability for them, promoting participation in a significant governmental project that could foster long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in electronic intelligence and drone integration will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tethered Unmanned Air System

Notice Description

DE&S, on behalf of MoD, are looking to procure a Tether System that can be integrated with a MoD Air Platform to support and enable trials of a Tethered UAS to evidence and inform MarCap capability and decision making on the potential future use. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Electronic intelligence system.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c61424a5-ce81-4953-90e9-4ede0077b483
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed46f2a-840c-4000-b9d5-549476315a82
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 1-2 years
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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER
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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