Tender

705509452 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Thea Secondis

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

04 Nov 2022 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure small, agile, weatherproof UAVs for use within the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage. The contract value is £9,650,000 GBP, with the tender closing on December 5, 2022. The contract period is set to start on January 23, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025, providing opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles or related services.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of unmanned aerial vehicles to secure a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement procedure. The requirement is for UAVs suitable for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) purposes, catering to organisations based in the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Title

705509452 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Thea Secondis

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to procure small, agile, weatherproof UAVs for use within the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and progression training for UAV operators. Full requirement available in the ITT. Please register and access the Defence Notice on Defence Sourcing Portal to tender for this requirement https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce98d5a8-bc30-4cd9-9230-87d065ee2479
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16694b81-09ab-41bd-ac32-9d9f1a11a355
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 (above 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

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
Hannah Streatfield
Contact Email
hannah.streatfield100@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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