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title: "Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads"
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# Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43a102d1-56d1-4c67-82f6-08fa73e2e4f4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on non-piloted aircraft, with a value amounting to £434,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to run from 8th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 19th January 2022 and the publication date of the award notice on 18th February 2022. The delivery address for the contract is in Portsmouth, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with expertise in unmanned aerial systems and related technologies. Companies that specialise in innovative air systems or integrated payloads would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging with this tender could foster business growth and establish partnerships within the defence sector, opening doors to future contracts with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Notice of Contract award for Purchase of Tethered Un-Crewed Air Systems and Integrated Payloads

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4083e5-237c-4205-93bc-5391ce39e5ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £434,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,000 |
| 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 | PO2 8BY |
| 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 | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVE DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4083e5-237c-4205-93bc-5391ce39e5ba
- 7 Jan 2022 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ee6a75-f360-4c28-bc39-fb90c5f30719
- 13 Dec 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ee6a75-f360-4c28-bc39-fb90c5f30719

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4083e5-237c-4205-93bc-5391ce39e5ba
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ee6a75-f360-4c28-bc39-fb90c5f30719
  7th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39d235b2-cd72-4765-97fa-e14c075117ec
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- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b981e659-05c8-468e-948a-54302f3a6363
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36dbf187-4046-4f08-8bef-921f7634e076
  n/a

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