--- title: "UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-07-08" --- # UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38c27048-a4dc-401b-8aad-48ce53a2b668.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2" under the Unmanned combat aerial vehicles category. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a tender period ending on 12th August 2024 and a contract period starting on 19th August 2024 and ending on 31st August 2026. The procurement method is selective through a Restricted procedure (above threshold) with a contract value of £95,000,000. The procurement is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the military research and technology sector to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses with capabilities in developing heavy lift Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) and related technologies such as payloads, fuels, software, and Counter UAS technologies are encouraged to engage. The purpose of the UASHLC Framework is to accelerate the development of autonomous Heavy Lift UAS, providing opportunities for innovation and collaboration within the industry. ## Notice This Opportunity Listing is a chance to join the extant UASHLC Framework: The Uncrewed Air Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework (the Framework) has been created by the Authority to accelerate the development of a range of autonomous Heavy Lift UAS for use predominantly, but not exclusively, in the maritime domain. The intention is to address the lack of current options in the market by increasing the number of delivery ready platforms in order to help support and develop the Authority's understanding of the potential capabilities and operational uses for such Uncrewed systems. The Authority will facilitate accelerated development of one or more Supplier UAS to meet or exceed the requirements of Authority defined Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), along with complementary and underpinning technologies that will enhance UAS operational capabilities. Our intent is to ensure that Defence will have access at the speed of relevance, to current and future emerging cutting-edge capabilities for use within the Royal Navy and other domains. The Authority will facilitate, via the use of this competitive framework, an environment whereby suppliers are able to demonstrate current capabilities, set out product development and commercial exploitation roadmaps and work with both the Authority and potentially with other suppliers to accelerate pace of development and reduce time to market. The purpose of the UASHLC Framework is therefore to support and inform the development of Maritime operating concepts and enable assessment, analysis, exploration and evaluation of the use of UAS for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) payload delivery and broader UAS capabilities. The Framework is designed specifically to: i) provide Sponsor / User confidence in the potential for UAS systems to provide recoverable, adaptable, Autonomous/remotely piloted air systems, capable of accurately delivering heavy payloads at range; ii) enable the Authority to identify and as appropriate fund the most viable solutions in the market for accelerated further development in order to meet the Authority's minimum requirements (the MVPs) within the timescales stated, iii) provide the Authority with a mechanism for end users to potentially acquire systems for further evaluation or other use. The framework is open to all Industry Partners who can articulate how their technology/capability can enhance the Heavy Lift UAS market, thereby not constraining the framework to only Platform providers, as underpinning and novel UAS related technologies and capabilities are also in scope. These underpinning and novel technologies and capabilities can encompass (but aren't restricted to) payloads, fuels, software, and Counter UAS technologies (ground or platform based). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe2a529-a85e-4dc6-a066-1b53a73a0efc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 8 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 8 Jul 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe2a529-a85e-4dc6-a066-1b53a73a0efc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe2a529-a85e-4dc6-a066-1b53a73a0efc 8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/592171610190930E1913 Link to PQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58411 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal Opportunity Listing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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