Award

Procurement of Target RPAS

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2024 at 11:44

Planning

15 Nov 2024 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract for the procurement of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES LTD. This procurement falls under the goods category in the industry sector of Targets for shooting practice (CPV code 35210000), and it is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ). The contract, signed on 4th December 2024, follows a selective procurement method known as 'Negotiated with publication of a contract notice', where level peaks offered the lowest price, bringing the contract value to GBP 353,608.69.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology, remote piloted systems, and related training and support services. Companies capable of providing high-quality RPAS products, along with essential software, batteries, and training services, could find this a lucrative prospect. Organisations with experience in defence contracts, particularly those who can competitively price their offerings, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, thus expanding their business footprint in the defence sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b71c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041383-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£361,108 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£353,608 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blake@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 ASSOCIATES

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