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PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Nyan

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in London, UK, has awarded a procurement contract under the title "PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Nyan." This contract involves the acquisition of One Way Effector (OWE) drones specifically tailored for operational and training use in the defence sector. The procurement was executed through a direct award process, ensuring expedited deployment due to safety and legal considerations. The process currently stands at the award stage, with a contract commencement date set for March 2, 2026, concluding by March 31, 2026. The tender falls under the 'defenceSecurity' category, aimed at enhancing the operational capability of UK forces deployed on OP CABRIT. The total gross value of the award is £5,995,800 GBP, including taxes.

This unique procurement offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the aerospace and defence industry, particularly those involved in the manufacture of unmanned combat aerial vehicles. Businesses that specialise in integrating government-furnished equipment or have established safety and legality compliance in military applications are poised to benefit. The primary supplier for this contract is CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES LIMITED, based in Wiltshire, recognised for providing off-the-shelf solutions registered on the Military Aircraft Register. While the direct award process might limit competitive bidding, the project's focus on technological advancement and operational efficiency presents significant opportunities for niche manufacturers capable of fulfilling safety and deployment requirements in high-stakes environments. SME stakeholders within the aerospace domain should consider exploring similar defence-security procurement opportunities to expand their footprint in governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Nyan

Notice Description

The MoD have invested significantly into the development and acquisition of the Callen-Lenz Nyan OWE. This solution has previously been tested and assured by other MOD departments and purchased by the Army. The OWE Programme now seeks to bring this mature product into Field Army use. The Nyan OWE is the only off the shelf product of it's type registered on the Military Aircraft Register, with a UK MoD Article 36 Legal Review and integrates common government furnished equipment. For these reasons it is the only feasible option to bring into service in the near term on the grounds of safety and legality. This procurement will bolster deep fires capability for UK forces deployed on OP CABRIT. Thus, the direct award is necessary for both maintaining and enhancing the operational capability, effectiveness and readiness for action of the armed forces.

Procurement Information

The MoD have invested significantly into the development and acquisition of the Callen-Lenz Nyan OWE. This solution has previously been tested and assured by other MOD departments and purchased by the Army. The OWE Programme now seeks to bring this mature product into Field Army use. The Nyan OWE is the only off the shelf product of it's type registered on the Military Aircraft Register, with a UK MoD Article 36 Legal Review and integrates common government furnished equipment. For these reasons it is the only feasible option to bring into service in the near term on the grounds of safety and legality. This procurement will bolster deep fires capability for UK forces deployed on OP CABRIT. Thus, the direct award is necessary for both maintaining and enhancing the operational capability, effectiveness and readiness for action of the armed forces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065438
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,996,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@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

CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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