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715746465 - Geo RPAS Capability - Skydio X10

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Mar 2026 at 19:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the "Geo RPAS Capability - Skydio X10" project, which falls under the drones and associated services industry category. This contract, awarded on 18th March 2026, was part of the YPO Drones and Associated Services DPS for Lot 1, focusing on the supply of drones, maintenance, and accessories. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold value. Key dates include the contract period starting on 25th March 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2026, with all contract activities conducted from the MoD's location in Bristol.

This procurement process presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in drone technology and maintenance services. Marlborough Communications Limited, a large supplier based in Surrey, has successfully secured the contract valued at £158,202.07 gross. Companies similar to Marlborough Communications, with expertise in supplying and maintaining equipment sets within the defence sector, would find such tenders advantageous. As this was a limited competition, organisations capable of navigating similar procurement methods may find opportunities to expand their market presence in government contracts.

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Notice Title

715746465 - Geo RPAS Capability - Skydio X10

Notice Description

Competed via YPO Drones and Associated Services DPS - 1148: Lot 1 - Supply of Drones, Maintenance and Accessories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43329000 - Equipment sets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,835 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS

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