Planning

Land LDEW - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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13 Jun 2025 at 18:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "Land LDEW - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN)." This tender falls under the defence security industry category and is targeted at understanding the market capabilities in Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) systems for countering Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) threats. It aims to engage suppliers for insights on the maturity, performance, cost, and availability of such technology. Interested suppliers are encouraged to reach out for one-on-one sessions scheduled between 16 June 2025 and 11 July 2025, leading up to a potential market engagement day, subject to responses. This initiative is part of preliminary market engagement and does not signal a formal competition or procurement process.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in defence and electronic warfare systems to connect with the UK Ministry of Defence. With a substantial budget of up to £20M for multiple systems, the initiative invites proposals for systems capable of countering UAS threats with effective LDEW technology. This procurement could foster business growth for firms capable of developing innovative solutions using UK-centric content, with collaboration among industry partners being highly encouraged. The planned contract period is from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026, making it ideal for companies capable of delivering solutions within 12 months. Enterprises in military research, technology development, and defence services are particularly well-suited to compete for potential future procurement opportunities arising from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Land LDEW - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN)

Notice Description

Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) are a key threat in modern conflict. To understand the current maturity in the application of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) technology against this threat, UK MOD is seeking companies to submit proposals for the following: * LDEW system (effector, power, cooling, sensor) to destroy small UAS at ranges of 1km+ * Availability to deliver within 12 months ideally * System to be hosted on a land vehicle platform * UK system content to be declared - 50% by value and above expected * Total budget up to PS20M for multiple systems * Collaboration between industry partners to form a solution welcomed Testing range/facilities to be provided by government, as a demonstration of systems would be required as part of any procurement.

Planning Information

This notice is for the Authority to understand the current state of the market of LDEW systems in the land environment. The description is deliberately high level and outcome based, so as not to unduly limit the use cases or technologies to which responses might refer. The Authority wishes to understand the current maturity, performance, cost, and availability of LDEW systems to be operated in counter UAS roles. The authority intends to hold 1-2-1 sessions with interested suppliers who hold the appropriate level of security clearance between 16/06/2025 – 11/07/2025, however there may be scope to hold a market engagement day dependant on the level of response received from interested partied. Should you be interested in these requirements, please contact FMC-StratProgs-CWDEW-Group@mod.gov.uk This notice is solely for the purpose of engaging the market to gather information. It does not constitute a call for competition or form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement, nor will it bind the Authority to proceed with any specific course or action.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032428-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73410000 - Military research and technology

73421000 - Development of security equipment

75220000 - Defence services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fmc-stratprogs-cwdew-group@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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