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title: "Spielberg"
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# Spielberg

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02aeb872-43fa-4cef-8ae4-90091a9b945e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Spielberg" project, focusing on drone proximity training, categorised under military research and technology in London, United Kingdom. This tender was part of a direct procurement method via a single tender action, below threshold, and has moved to the award stage with the contract period running from 20th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender value amounts to £480,000, with a minimum stipulated at £400,000. It is particularly aimed at benefiting SMEs, although the project is now in its award phase, originally intended for competitive submission until 30th September 2025.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in military technology and research, particularly those capable of contributing innovative solutions for drone training. SMEs, like the awarded supplier Aether Aerospace, which stands out for its expertise in aerospace advancements, could leverage such contracts to expand their influence in the defence sector. Companies aiming to enter this domain will benefit from a strong portfolio in government contracts, with an emphasis on technological innovation and logistics in proximity training regimens.

## Notice

Drone Proximity Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae7877b-fbbc-41bc-a5db-8f9c55bd21f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AETHER AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae7877b-fbbc-41bc-a5db-8f9c55bd21f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae7877b-fbbc-41bc-a5db-8f9c55bd21f8
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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