Tender

Provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)

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Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS) is seeking tenders for the provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability, essential for the UK armed forces. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a projected value of £20 million and a minimum contract value of £10 million. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 4th October 2017. This capability must be able to detect, track, identify, and defeat unmanned aerial systems weighing between 2kg to 150kg and will primarily be delivered to locations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced defence technologies, particularly those with expertise in unmanned combat aerial vehicles and air defence radar systems. Companies that can demonstrate relevant technology readiness levels and possess capabilities in developing systems for military applications would be well-equipped to compete. The accelerated negotiated procurement method also allows for a more streamlined application process, enhancing chances for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become involved in supplying critical defence capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability

Notice Description

The Authority has an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) to provide a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability (Technology Readiness Level 8 minimum) for UK armed forces. The Capability shall be able to Detect, Track, Identify and Defeat UAS's with weight ranges of between 2-150kg. With a specific area of focus on the 2-22kg and a minimum defeat range of 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: Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7034106-831f-4f40-9efb-1632c9adbd3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa8d96-9dd8-46b5-96bb-b1ef99ccca5e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated negotiated procedure
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

35723000 - Air defence radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2018 - 22 Jan 2023 Over 5 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, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruth.manning508@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067988109

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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