Award

Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) - Navy UCR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2023 at 09:09

Tender

25 May 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the provision of a Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) to be delivered to the Royal Navy and integrated onto a Naval Warship. The procurement is in the "active" stage and has a total value of £52,000,000. The tender is under the main procurement category of goods and falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest in participating in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 1st July 2021. The location for this project is Portsmouth, UK.

This tender provides opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) under a Military Owned Military Operated (MOMO) arrangement. Suppliers must be able to meet stringent security requirements, including holding appropriate security clearances. The procurement method is a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, offering options for contract extension. Businesses specialised in providing advanced aerospace technology and security solutions would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) - Navy UCR

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of a number of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and ancillaries under a Military Owned Military Operated (MOMO) arrangement to be delivered to the Royal Navy (RN) and Integrated onto a Naval Warship, to provide the RN with a Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) for RN forward presence shipping to counter Crewed and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in an operational theatre. The requirement will also require the Contractor to provide a FTUAS system at a UK Royal Navy Air Station, technical information, through life support, as well as the provision of training for operators and maintainers. The requirement is for a capability to FIND, FIX, TRACK and ASSESS Fast Inshore Attack Craft, Crewed and Uncrewed, operating alone, in large numbers. It is anticipated that the solution will permanently embark on a Naval Warship to provide a persistent, intimate, integrated and assured capability. The ability to operate at sufficient range from its parent ship to facilitate timely decision making is anticipated as is the need for a Maritime Surface Surveillance Radar to satisfactorily deliver "FIND". It is anticipated that the equipment will be in service for a period of 24 months from the date of the delivery of the initial operating capability (IOC), with options including a Contract extension up to an additional 24 months, subject to Ministry of Defence approval.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are a number of Key Principles, which the Authority believe the Contractor and its supply chain will need to be able to fulfil, in order for the FTUAS solution to be able to operate effectively. These Key Principles include: 1. The ability to supply a Rotary Wing Air Vehicle able to operate embarked within the constraints posed by a Naval Warship, with integrated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (including a Maritime Surface Surveillance Radar), and the Air System being able to supply / disseminate / process information in the format designated for the Combat Management System, all to be delivered within the programme timescales. 2. The successful solution will most likely be a mature system, possibly with some civil approvals and need little adaptation or modification (e.g. COTS / MOTS) to meet the requirement and be deployable in the operational theatre at sea. 3. Hold ISO9001 or AS9100 accreditation or equivalent 4. The ability to immediately engage with the Authority at the correct classification of Security, manage this information securely, manage export controls appropriately, and supply personnel security cleared to the appropriate level. There will be a requirement for the Contractor to occasionally deploy Field Service Representatives (FSRs) / trainers to embark on the vessel to provide short term support. Depending on the nature of operations, deployment of the FSR may need to be governed by policy and processes in line with Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO). There may be a requirement for the chosen supplier to transfer the equipment to a different class of Naval Warship in an emergency situation / unforeseen circumstance.

Options: Options including the extension to the Contract, additional goods and services.

Renewal: Options including a Contract extension up to an additional 24 months, subject to Ministry of Defence approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004114-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,603,402 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Steve Eustace
Contact Email
steven.eustace100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7890636176

Buyer Location

Locality
BISTOL
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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

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