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Drone Effectiveness Workshop

ARMY

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26 Feb 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through the Army, has completed a procurement process for the provision of facilities and frequency generators aimed at testing uncrewed air systems (UAS). This tender, titled "Drone Effectiveness Workshop," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement covers multiple regions across the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the rationale that it was procured under the T3E QinetiQ long-term partnering agreement. The contract, valued at £48,460 GBP, was awarded to QinetiQ Limited and signed on 28 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the research and development sector, particularly for businesses specialising in testing and evaluating uncrewed air systems. Companies with expertise in providing facilities and technical support services for UAS can leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence and capabilities. Given the MOD's inclination to work with established partners with specialised technical expertise, businesses with a proven track record in aerospace and defence sectors would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The emphasis on regional delivery also extends potential collaboration and operational expansion for businesses across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

Drone Effectiveness Workshop

Notice Description

Provision of facilities and frequency generators for UK suppliers to test their uncrewed air systems (UAS) in an emulated environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of facilities and frequency generators for UK suppliers to test their uncrewed air systems (UAS) in an emulated environment.

Procurement Information

Awarded pre-procurement regulations- procured under the T3E QinetiQ long term partnering agreement as it is falls into the Testing category. QinetiQ has the specialist technical expertise, facilities sand support services, which is required for the Drone Spectrum Workshop.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 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
ARMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

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