Provision of Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth (LOS) - UK1

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Provision of Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth (LOS) - UK1

Notice Description

LOS is located on the Scottish coast near to a bird/wildlife conservation area and has been assessed as being one of the top ten birdstrike risk airfields in the UK due to a combination of environmental and geographic factors. A BDS is required to provide mitigation against a birdstrike for military aircraft operating from LOS, as well as the numerous visiting and detached aircraft. The current service is delivered through contract 702058450 - Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth. A relet is required in order to continue this essential service, with no capability gap.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be36
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060341-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

35722000 - Radar

48131000 - Aviation ground support software package

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £1,583,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode: HP14 4UE
Post Town: Hemel Hempstead
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward: Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060341-2026
26th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

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