Award

Project Vampire Phase 1 - CFA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2022 at 20:49

Award Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 18:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Project Vampire Phase 1 - CFA" is led by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles valued at £6,683,333. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period concluding on 18th February 2022. The delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract is defined to commence from 10th March 2022, extending until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the production and supply of goods related to unmanned aerial systems. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying aerospace equipment and technology, as well as those engaged in innovative defence solutions, will find a competitive edge to participate in this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Vampire Phase 1 - CFA

Notice Description

Purchase of equipment for Project Vampire Phase 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db1813c1-f5d0-4d82-b86b-86242c55d3d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137a3740-af40-48ac-bbdd-6e00131f5ae9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£6,683,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,683,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
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
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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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