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title: "Uncrewed Aerial Range Clearance"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Uncrewed Aerial Range Clearance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58901f48-223d-46d3-afa3-e67f992a4974

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is engaged in the procurement of "Uncrewed Aerial Range Clearance" systems, with the process currently in the planning stage as of 14th April 2026. The tender covers the procurement and implementation of unmanned aerial vehicles, classified under CPV codes 35613000 and 35613100, intended for range clearance and assurance tasks to support the equipment testing. This procurement is part of the defence industry and is located in Portsmouth, South East England, postal code PO2 8BY. Key dates include the engagement end on 28th April 2026. This early engagement notice has been published to facilitate timely and safe testing of equipment using innovative uncrewed systems.

The tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial technologies, particularly those capable of delivering advanced solutions for defence range assurance. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to apply, encouraging diversity and innovation in the bidding process. Companies with expertise in designing and deploying unmanned aerial vehicles will find this invitation from the Ministry of Defence appealing as it promises to advance cutting-edge technology solutions in military applications.

## Notice

Thusly, the RN is keen to understand options for the use of uncrewed systems to provide range clearance and assurance, ensuring that the testing of equipment can continue to be performed in a timely and, critically, safe manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ee94fb-b7ab-4920-b221-7116fb763054 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ee94fb-b7ab-4920-b221-7116fb763054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ee94fb-b7ab-4920-b221-7116fb763054
  14th April 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a84480c-14dc-4170-902d-4a2a6f92c853
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