Award

Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM

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Award

09 Apr 2018 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence's Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, which is seeking to procure up to 14 Tethered Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) with the capability to provide 360-degree situational awareness for a minimum of 12 hours. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles. The tender process concluded on 12 March 2018, with the awarded contract published on 9 April 2018. The delivery is expected in the West Midlands, UK, with the contract period extending from 5 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial technology and related support services, such as training and maintenance. Companies that can provide the required UAS as well as a "train the trainer" course would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the nature of this procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find favourable conditions to participate, enhancing their chance of securing contracts within the public sector defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support

Notice Description

The MoD is intending to procure up to 14 Tethered Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). The requirement is to supply equipment that can provide a persistent 360 degree situational awareness from an elevated position. With a minimum endurance of 12 hours. Some organic spares/repairs pack/s will also be required, along with the potential requirement to repair any equipment returned by the Authority. A train the trainer course must be provided to support user/maintainer training. 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 Aerial Vehicles.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed71b82f-8eef-4e36-88d8-5c28127d1570
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a77cd7-a0cb-4371-8ad4-081a865e2971
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,247,632 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 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, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clodagh.burt103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067989345

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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