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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is buying a Skydio X10D uncrewed air system and associated drone services. The requirement is categorised as goods, with the drone services forming part of the described acquisition. Delivery is in Bulgaria. This is a single-lot procurement, so the requirement is presented as one package rather than separate opportunities for different equipment or services.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for questions was 18 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC, and the bid deadline was 19 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The estimated award decision date was 26 November 2026. The contract period is 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. The procurement identifies price as the award criterion, although its criterion detail is recorded as not applicable.

The requirement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is relevant to suppliers able to provide the specified Skydio X10D uncrewed air system and associated drone services for delivery in Bulgaria. The procurement does not set out further capability, accreditation, capacity or experience requirements in the stated criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System UK4

Notice Description

Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System - Drone Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098862-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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