--- title: "Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM" published: "2017-12-16" --- # Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55664574-0bd4-4549-bb75-68e10c63e95d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 10th January 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 26th March 2018 and run for two years. The contract value is estimated at £2 million, and suppliers must possess ISO 9001 accreditation or an equivalent qualification to qualify. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of unmanned aerial systems and related support services. Businesses with capabilities in providing equipment that ensures 360-degree situational awareness, alongside training services compliant with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) standards, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, suppliers must be prepared to handle sensitive information and meet security standards, which may enhance the competitive edge for those with established practices in compliance and security management. ## Notice Other additional information: The MoD is seeking Expressions of Interest, for an initial purchase of up to 14 Tethered Unmanned Air System (UAS). The requirement is to supply equipment that can provide a persistent 360 degree situational awareness from an elevated position, with a minimum endurance of 12 hours. Organic spares/repairs packs will also be required, along with a potential requirement to repair any equipment returned by the Authority as unserviceable and return it to serviceability. Items that have been deemed Beyond Economic Repair and cannot be cannibalised will be disposed of in accordance with appropriate local legislation i.e. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations, 2013. Approved (ISO 14001 certification) disposal specialists must be used as required. The MoD will require a Train the trainer (T3) training course to deliver user/maintainer training. This course should be in line with the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) standards. The course should be no longer than 1 day in duration and held in the UK. The contract is expected to commence in the March 2018 and run for 2 years, with the option to extend both procurement of additional UAS and the support services. All interested suppliers must have ISO 9001 accreditation or equivalent. Any winning company would be working on OFFICIAL SENSITIVE assets and would need to be Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checked. Any COTS UAS supplied must not have built in functionally and their controlling software applications must not allow the collection of data relating to their use. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. You can find the information on the Government Security Classification on the Gov.uk website. The Authority will be conducting an evaluation of all PQQs received to reduce the number of companies invited to tender to a maximum of 6. This requirement remains subject to funding and approvals clearance. Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of ins 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: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2d993c-8309-4a73-9050-c3874d4992b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM | | 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 ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles ## Release History - 16 Dec 2017 at 05:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2d993c-8309-4a73-9050-c3874d4992b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2d993c-8309-4a73-9050-c3874d4992b2 16th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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