Award

Project Vampire Phase 1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Aug 2024 at 19:35

Award

14 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is overseeing the procurement process titled "Project Vampire Phase 1." This initiative falls under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (CPV 35613000) category and encompasses the procurement of air vehicles, launchers, and control stations, along with associated services for safety and airworthiness. Key dates include the project's commencement on 10th March 2022 and its conclusion on 31st March 2026. The project is set in the UK, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The most recent update reveals an active award status to the supplier QinetiQ Ltd, emphasising modifications including integrating Radalt payloads and spares into the existing contract without increasing its overall value of GBP 6,683,333.33.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and defence industries, especially those with expertise in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Companies capable of providing advanced technical solutions and ensuring compatibility with existing military systems will find this procurement particularly advantageous. As the contract involves complex safety and airworthiness requirements, firms with a proven track record in these areas are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the project's long-term duration offers potential for sustained business growth and development through continuous engagement with the MoD and subsequent opportunities for contract extensions and additional equipment purchases.

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Notice Title

Project Vampire Phase 1

Notice Description

Purchase of equipment for Project Vampire Phase 1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Vampire Phase 1, (the purchase of a number of air vehicles, launchers and control stations together with supporting services relating to safety and airworthiness)

Options: Contract runs to 31/03/25 with optional year to 31/03/26, contract also includes options for purchase of additional equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030c0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026231-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,683,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
N/A
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

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