Tender

Counter Uncrewed Air System (C-UAS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Apr 2022 at 15:45

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13 Sep 2021 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the UK is seeking suppliers for the provision of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS), with a total potential contract value of £15 million. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, which will remain open until 11 October 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 35730000, covering electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. Submissions may be made electronically or in writing, and interested businesses can find further details and submission guidelines through the provided communication channels.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for companies in technology and defence, particularly those specialising in electronic warfare and unmanned systems. The contract allows for an initial two-year period, with the possibility of extensions for support and additional requirements, making it an appealing prospect for businesses equipped to provide innovative solutions within the aerospace and defence sectors. Companies well-versed in compliance and cybersecurity assessments will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Counter Uncrewed Air System (C-UAS)

Notice Description

Counter Uncrewed Air System (C-UAS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the purchase of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS). The initial contract term will be for 2 years, up to the value for PS4M. This contract will also include options to (a) extend for a further 2 years for support to the units purchased during phase one (b) extend for a further 5 years to procure and support additional systems up to the value of PS11M. The total possible spend under this contract will be PS15M. Cyber Risk Assessment has been raised for this requirement under Assessment number RAR-910286599. The associated Cyber Risk Profile is 'Very Low''.

Options: This requirement is for the purchase of Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS). The initial contract term will be for 2 years, up to the value for PS4M. This contract will also include options to (a) extend for a further 2 years for support to the units purchased during phase one (b) extend for a further 5 years to procure and support additional systems up to the value of PS11M. The total possible spend under this contract will be PS15M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009308-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.benneworth100@mod.gov.uk, navycomrcl-souring@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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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