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title: "Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) - Navy UCR"
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# Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) - Navy UCR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f6b7647-8608-4c74-a82b-cd6493ec9017

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of a number of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) under a Military Owned Military Operated (MOMO) arrangement to be integrated onto a Naval Warship. The contract, titled "Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) - Navy UCR", falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period spans from November 29, 2022, to July 31, 2026, with a total contract value of £16,603,402. The tender period ended on July 22, 2022.

This contract opportunity to provide FTUAS to the Royal Navy creates business growth prospects, particularly for large-scale companies with expertise in unmanned aerial vehicle systems. Given the specialised nature of the requirement to FIND, FIX, TRACK, and ASSESS vessels, businesses with experience in maritime surveillance technology and defence solutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract presents a significant opportunity for suppliers looking to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence and enhance their portfolio within the defence industry.

## Notice

The requirement is for the provision of a number of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and ancillaries under a Military Owned Military Operated (MOMO) arrangement to be delivered to the Royal Navy (RN) and Integrated onto a Naval Warship, to provide the RN with a Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) for RN forward presence shipping to counter Crewed and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in an operational theatre. The requirement will also require the Contractor to provide a FTUAS system at a UK Royal Navy Air Station, technical information, through life support, as well as the provision of training for operators and maintainers. The requirement is for a capability to FIND, FIX, TRACK and ASSESS Fast Inshore Attack Craft, Crewed and Uncrewed, operating alone, in large numbers. It is anticipated that the solution will permanently embark on a Naval Warship to provide a persistent, intimate, integrated and assured capability. The ability to operate at sufficient range from its parent ship to facilitate timely decision making is anticipated as is the need for a Maritime Surface Surveillance Radar to satisfactorily deliver "FIND".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14da58d-b1e3-445d-828d-66046be4a839 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,603,402 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,603,402 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 24 Apr 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14da58d-b1e3-445d-828d-66046be4a839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14da58d-b1e3-445d-828d-66046be4a839
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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