Tender

711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

03 Jun 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone" under the goods category for the procurement of racing quadcopter style drones. The tender involves testing these drones for potential future production contracts, with a deadline for producing and dispatching the systems within 3 weeks of contract award (expected w/c 12 August 2024). The tender submission method is written, and the procurement stage is currently in the selective stage with the procurement method being restricted. The tender period ends on 28th June 2024.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses to supply first-person view racing drones and associated equipment for testing by the International Drone Capability Coalition. Businesses involved in drone manufacturing and technology, especially those capable of meeting the specified requirements and deadlines, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involves submitting detailed proposals to secure funding and potentially lead to large-scale production contracts, creating avenues for business growth in the drone industry.

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Notice Title

711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone

Notice Description

This ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying varying payloads depending on their propeller size, which will be tested by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 1000 drones per month). The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 3 weeks of contract award (expected w/c 12 August 2024). Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal. Tenderers will submit proposals under this tender in order to secure funding to provide the requested number of drones, including ground-control station and ancillaries. These systems will then be tested and evaluated (up to a 3 month period). These findings will inform future requirements with the potential to lead to large-scale production contracts (subject to further contract).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046cff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017163-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
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
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: DE&S
Contact Email
desfcg-comrcl@mod.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

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