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REPLACEMENT OF AGEING DAIB RPAS CAPABILITY WITH SKYDIO X10 MULTIBAND DRONE SYSTEM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Feb 2026 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process aimed at replacing its ageing DAIB RPAS capability with the Skydio X10 multiband drone system. This contract falls under the industry category of non-piloted aircraft and directly targets goods procurement. The contract has been awarded to Marlborough Communications Limited, a SME based in Surrey, indicating that the procurement process was conducted under a 'below threshold - without competition' approach. The contract period commenced on 13 February 2026 and is set to end by 31 May 2026, with a total contract value of £69,418.96, including taxes. The procurement was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Glasgow, which functions as a central government public authority.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for suppliers specialising in drone systems and non-piloted aircraft technology. Businesses like Marlborough Communications Limited, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete in such procurements that favour streamlined, smaller-scale operations capable of delivering specialised products. This procurement demonstrates a direct procurement method without competition, highlighting the Ministry’s preference for selecting suppliers with proven expertise in specific, high-tech domains, thus benefiting businesses with capabilities in advanced aviation technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REPLACEMENT OF AGEING DAIB RPAS CAPABILITY WITH SKYDIO X10 MULTIBAND DRONE SYSTEM

Notice Description

The procurement is for the replacement of ageing DAIB RPAS capability with Skydio X10 multiband drone system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016506-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,418 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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