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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, concluded with the award of a contract for the supply of unmanned combat aerial vehicles designed to simulate basic ISR capabilities. The industry category is focused on goods, specifically under the classification CPV 35613100, for unmanned combat aerial vehicles, with delivery scheduled in the UK. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, with selective procurement methods covered by GPA norms. Key events included the signing of the contract on 12th December 2025, marking the award phase, which was completed and resulted in active contract status.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and defence technology, particularly those that produce or innovate in the realm of unmanned aerial systems. The selective nature of the procurement method typically suits larger, established companies, such as supplier iRed Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses with robust capabilities in developing ISR drones and those endorsed by GPA standards could find similar future tenders beneficial for commercial growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

https://contracts.mod.uk

Notice Description

interim fleet of training drones that simulate basic ISR capabilities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038404-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,499,840 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

IRED

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