Award

THEA Primis Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Mar 2023 at 17:51

Award

27 Jan 2023 at 20:15

TenderUpdate

03 Oct 2022 at 11:57

Tender

30 Sep 2022 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for THEA Primis Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs) under the main procurement category of goods. This tender involves purchasing approximately 200 UAVs and associated accessories. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2025. The total value of the tender is £18,000,000 GBP. The Ministry of Defence uses an open procedure as the procurement method, and electronic and written submission methods are required. The tender period ends on 22nd October 2022, with the award period starting on 1st November 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth prospects for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment. Companies, such as Level Peaks Associates Ltd, a SME based in Hereford, have already secured an active contract worth £754,598.72 GBP with the Ministry of Defence for UAVs. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in supplying UAVs could consider this tender as a suitable opportunity to expand their business and establish partnerships with government entities like the Ministry of Defence for future collaborations in the defence industry.

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Notice Title

THEA Primis Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs)

Notice Description

Approx 200 AUV's and associated accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006664-2023
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
SME

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
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£754,598 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nazer100@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

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