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715130453 - RAPSTONE FPV Strike Tr2 tender notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 08:52

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in London, spearheaded the procurement process titled "715130453 - RAPSTONE FPV Strike Tr2." This procurement primarily focuses on acquiring equipment for pilot training to deliver FPV STRIKE capabilities within the Field Army. Categorised under the goods industry, particularly involving unmanned combat aerial vehicles, this contract reflects an open procurement method, with the tender phase concluding on 16 July 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded in early September 2025 to Anartes Ltd, with a total contract value of £5,000,000, and it is set to conclude by September 2026, with possible extensions to 2027 if additional equipment is required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and security technologies, specifically those involved in unmanned aerial systems and related equipment. Companies with capabilities in developing, supplying, or supporting pilot training technologies can find growth opportunities by engaging in contracts of this nature. Larger firms with the ability to manage extensive supply chains and provide quality and cost-effective solutions, meeting the demanding criteria of security and defence projects, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tender processes. The open procedure employed in this procurement offers a transparent and structured environment, conducive to fair competition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in national defence sectors.

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Notice Title

715130453 - RAPSTONE FPV Strike Tr2 tender notice

Notice Description

This procurement enables the purchase of equipment necessary to train pilots for delivering a FPV STRIKE capability in Field Army.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to utilise pre-agreed price lists for FPV drones, kits and ancillaries

Renewal: Option to extend to utilise pre-agreed price lists for FPV drones, kits and ancillaries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063556-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,166,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.hicks113@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANARTES

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