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title: "Nano Unmanned Air System - Experimentation"
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# Nano Unmanned Air System - Experimentation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-434b3dc0-43dc-472d-8e43-d37a8657bc1a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of 30 FLIR Black Hornet PRS systems under the title "Nano Unmanned Air System - Experimentation". This contract, valued at £1,398,975, was part of military research and technology initiatives aimed at addressing a capability gap identified by Army HQ. The contract period was from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2019, with the tender period concluding on 1st February 2019. The delivery address for this procurement is located in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in unmanned aerial systems, particularly in the military and technology sectors. Companies involved in the development and provision of high-tech goods, especially those with expertise in research and development for defence applications, would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with government procurement processes can enhance their visibility and credibility within the marketplace.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Technology Office intends to procure 30 FLIR Black Hornet PRS systems ("The Product") for Research & Development into a capability gap identified by Army HQ in its nano-Unmanned Air System (nUAS) space. 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: Military Research & Technology.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cc66dc-8463-41c0-8134-71f6dcaa9a24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,398,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,398,975 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER |
| 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 | FLIR UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cc66dc-8463-41c0-8134-71f6dcaa9a24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cc66dc-8463-41c0-8134-71f6dcaa9a24
  12th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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