Planning

Prior Information Notice for Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the development of counter uncrewed air systems (C-UAS) under a tender titled "Prior Information Notice for Counter Uncrewed Air Systems." This project falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a market engagement event scheduled for 11:00 on 28th July 2022 and a deadline for registration by 23:59 on 27th July 2022. The primary location for delivery is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence technology, particularly those specialising in unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and related innovations. Companies that are agile and capable of developing marinised, robust systems that can be easily deployed and operated will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses align with the Ministry of Defence's strategic priorities while contributing to the growing demand for advanced defence solutions.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice for Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS)

Notice Description

Defence has an enduring requirement for a capability to detect and defeat uncrewed air systems (UAS) across all environments - and the Royal Navy is engaging with the market around the opportunities to continually develop counter UAS technology to match the rapid development of UAS use and technology in a maritime environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement Defence has an enduring requirement for a capability to detect and defeat uncrewed air systems (UAS) across all environments - and the Royal Navy is engaging with the market around the opportunities to continually develop counter UAS technology to match the rapid development of UAS use and technology in a maritime environment. We are committed to working with industry to develop innovative technology that meets Navy's strategic priorities through collaboration, competition, and agile incremental development Future operations might include, but are not limited to, littoral operations, protection of units in harbour, confined water transits, open water operations. The combined future need therefore is for the development of a marinised, robust, stand alone, updatable, small, easily deployed and easily operated system. We are keen to interact with supply markets through a market engagement event regarding our organisational requirements, how services will be delivered, and to gather awareness of all relevant factors including performance standards and commercial arrangements. Market Interest Event A Market Interest Event will be held virtually on MS Teams at 11:00 on Thursday 28th July 2022. The event is expected to last 1-2 hours. If you (or a representative of your company) would like to attend the virtual event, please email navycomrcl-sourcing@mod.gov.uk with the following information: * Name of company * Name of attendee * Attendee email address (for invitation to be sent) * Confirmation that attendee is able to attend via MS Teams Along with the invitation to the event, each attendee will receive a link and access code to Slido where they will be able to ask questions in advance of the event. All registration to attend must be received by 23:59 on Wednesday 27th July 2022. Additional Information This PIN is Subject to Contract. The existence of this PIN does not imply that UK MOD will make a purchase relating to the Requirements within the indicated timescale, later, or at all. All information provided by the MOD during discussions with Industry is provided in good faith but is indicative only and does not constitute an invitation to tender or an offer of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03509e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018933-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navycomrcl-sourcing@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice URLs

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