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title: "Provision of A Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service"
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# Provision of A Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f07dd0e-b57e-44c6-9374-8cbb65f66482

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, seeking contractors for the "Provision of A Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service." This contract, totaling £125,743,718, pertains to the unmanned aerial vehicles sector and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a tendering process that concluded on 27th March 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics support, maintenance, and training services within the aerospace and defence industries. Companies that supply spare parts, equipment storage solutions, and engineering safety support may find this contract especially relevant. Additionally, firms with experience in supporting unmanned aerial systems will be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with the capability to provide comprehensive engineering and training services.

## Notice

The provision of contractor logistic support to include supply of spares, equipment storage, maintenance and repair, training support, engineering and engineering safety support and maintenance of technical documentation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efcfc896-17ce-43d7-9348-2469d94bf0ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,743,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,743,718 |
| 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, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2019 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efcfc896-17ce-43d7-9348-2469d94bf0ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efcfc896-17ce-43d7-9348-2469d94bf0ad
  20th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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