Award

710012464 - UASHLC - Long Endurance UAS for Maritime ISR

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts for the project titled "710012464 - UASHLC - Long Endurance UAS for Maritime ISR" in the services category, focusing on military research and technology, to suppliers Flowcopter LTD and Skylift UAV. The procurement method used was selective with a restricted process. The awarded contracts, signed on January 18, 2024, had values of GBP 198,500 and GBP 330,000, respectively. The trials activity involves developing UAS capability, systems architecture, payload integration, and command and control for operating a UAS with radio frequency sensing or transmission payloads, with the delivery address in the UK.

This tender opportunity presents businesses in the defence services sector with a chance for growth through the development of UAS capabilities and technologies. Companies specialising in defence services, military defence services, civil defence services, and related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awards to Flowcopter LTD and Skylift UAV demonstrate the potential for successful engagement with the Ministry of Defence in designing and delivering innovative solutions for long-endurance UAS systems in maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

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Notice Title

710012464 - UASHLC - Long Endurance UAS for Maritime ISR

Notice Description

This tasking is focused development of UAS capability, systems architecture, novel payload integration, and command and control for trials activity. The trials activity will consist of operating a UAS airborne with a payload that senses or transmits radio frequencies (RFP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04472e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007648-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£528,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Simpson Connor
Contact Email
connor.simpson165@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FLOWCOPTER

SKYLIFT UAV

Further Information

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