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Procurement of Target RPAS

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Aug 2024 at 15:24

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09 Aug 2024 at 06:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The procurement, titled "Procurement of Target RPAS," falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically for "Targets for shooting practice" (CPV code 35210000). The procurement method used was limited, involving a negotiated contract without prior publication of a notice. The project covers the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ) and aims to support the UK's Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability. Key dates include the awarding date of 9th August 2024 with a contract value estimated at £203,172.07, spanning a duration of 3 months. The primary contractor is Level Peaks Associates Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in the manufacturing and supply of defence-related technology, particularly those capable of offering bespoke technical solutions under strict regulatory and operational standards. Companies involved in high-tech aviation systems, software development for programmable unmanned aerial vehicles, and military-grade battery and charger production would find this contract relevant. Businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive training programmes for advanced technological systems could also benefit greatly. The contract highlights the necessity for specialised skills in meeting stringent defence and aviation standards, making it ideal for organisations with a proven track record in similar complex defence projects.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Target RPAS

Notice Description

Purchase of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), complete with relevant programming software, batteries, battery charges and required training for listed items.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), complete with relevant programming software, batteries, battery charges and required training for listed items.

Procurement Information

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a contract to Level Peaks Associates Limited, for supply of a Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) manufactured by Boresight Pty Ltd (Boresight) to be used to support testing of the UK's Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability. The contract will include the supply of programming software, batteries, battery chargers and training. The contract will be for 3 months and have an estimated value of PS203,172.07. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because Boresight has confirmed that Level Peaks is the exclusive UK distributer of its RPAS. This RPAS is the only system considered to satisfy MoD's technical requirements relating to programmability (to be able to detect, react to and evade C-UAS frequency jamming activity) and to currently conform to Civil Aviation Authority and Military Airworthiness Authority standards, such that it is able to meet MoD's timescales for capability testing, scheduled for Autumn of this year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027156-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35210000 - Targets for shooting practice

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,172 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pls-transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL PEAKS

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