Tender

Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a selective tender process titled "Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS" under the industry category of unmanned combat aerial vehicles. This procurement, currently in the Tender stage, aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, consisting of 20 drones each. The tender period ends on 14th October 2024, and submissions must be made in written format via the designated e-Tendering portal. The address for delivery is within the UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of manufacturing first-person view drones with a payload capacity of 5kg or more. Companies specialising in aerial vehicle technology and defence equipment are well-suited to compete. Given the potential future production contract of up to 500 drones per month, this procurement could significantly expand business capabilities and market reach. Additionally, the rigorous testing and evaluation process by the Drone Capability Coalition will ensure that only high-quality and technically proficient suppliers will be considered, benefiting from long-term relationships with a prestigious national authority.

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Notice Title

Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS

Notice Description

The Large First Person View Drone ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying a 5kg+ payload , which will be tested by the 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 500 drones per month).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049bab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029756-2024
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
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 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.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

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