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title: "Provision of MAST-13 USV for High Trl Experimentation and Tactical Development"
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# Provision of MAST-13 USV for High Trl Experimentation and Tactical Development

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19a6942d-b302-45d2-baf3-53351d4a8751

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## Summary

The procurement process entails the provision of MAST-13 USVs for high-level experimentation and tactical development by the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England. This contract falls under the category of unmanned aerial vehicles and has a total value of £1,019,250. The procurement method utilised is selective, with contracts awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 December 2019, with the contract commencing on 16 December 2019 and running until 31 August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the development and supply of unmanned aerial vehicles or related services. Enterprises that are well-suited to compete include technology firms specialising in autonomous systems, as well as larger-scale organisations capable of fulfilling complex defence contracts. The need for innovation in high-tech military applications can provide a competitive advantage for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the defence sector.

## Notice

**THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0211647-9ba2-40f5-9711-891d4315eb04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,019,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,019,250 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0211647-9ba2-40f5-9711-891d4315eb04
- 8 Jan 2020 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0211647-9ba2-40f5-9711-891d4315eb04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0211647-9ba2-40f5-9711-891d4315eb04
  8th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18698860-bda3-4161-a199-68b060623ac3
  Tasking Order Form

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