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title: "Drone Capability Coalition - Operational Drone-Interceptors"
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# Drone Capability Coalition - Operational Drone-Interceptors

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-197351e0-8c8c-4c9f-ba4b-f94a4c3b4326

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "Drone Capability Coalition - Operational Drone-Interceptors" under the industry category of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (CPV: 35613100). This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to acquire up to 5 batches of operational drone-interceptor systems, intended for testing by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,250,000 GBP. Bidders are required to dispatch the systems within 6 weeks of contract award, with proposals due by 17:00 on 11th November 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 13th December 2024 and conclude by 31st January 2025. The project will encompass regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in drone technology, defence systems, and related industries. Companies that can provide advanced operational drone-interceptors and accompanying ground elements stand to benefit from a potential future production contract, involving 200 opposing UAS defeats per month. Firms with the ability to meet stringent qualification and entry criteria will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities, enabling them to secure a foothold in the defence sector and expand their market presence globally.

## Notice

The Operational Drone Interceptor ITT aims to procure up to 5 different batches of operational drone-interceptors, consisting of 2 complete systems (5 opposing UAS defeats per system) including all ground elements (e.g. 2 systems = x2 ground elements), which will be tested by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (circa 200 opposing UAS defeats per month). The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 6 weeks of contract award. Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72f390-57f8-4213-9491-390767bdaa5e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72f390-57f8-4213-9491-390767bdaa5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd72f390-57f8-4213-9491-390767bdaa5e
  17th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/37033055019200E0B1B6
  Operational Drone-Interceptors ITT link

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