Planning

Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform - Project NYX

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 17:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 09:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform - Project NYX" is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, UK. This procurement, falling under the defence and security special regime, focuses on the services category, specifically targeting unmanned combat aerial vehicles and military research and technology. Currently in the planning stage, this process involves a preliminary market engagement with an upcoming deadline on 28th November 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with potential extensions possible. Interested vendors should note that a competitive flexible procedure, involving a 3-2-1 competition with multiple down-selection events, will be utilised for this high-value project which is above the procurement threshold. Potential suppliers are required to engage before the issuance of the invitation to tender by December 19, 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the field of autonomous systems and military technology. Organisations with expertise in developing technologies for unmanned combat platforms will find this procurement especially appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support and down-select up to four suppliers initially. With an emphasis on innovation and integration with existing military systems, businesses that can provide modular and interoperable solutions will have a competitive edge. Additionally, UK companies or those with a strong UK presence are particularly well-positioned to benefit due to the focus on developing UK sovereign capabilities as per the Defence Industrial Strategy. This tender offers a chance for businesses to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Defence, potentially shaping the future of autonomous military operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform - Project NYX

Notice Description

Please see Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) attached to Opportunity Listing in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) for details.

Planning Information

Please see Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) attached to Opportunity Listing in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) for details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Alicia Day
Contact Email
alicia.day705@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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