--- title: "711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-03" --- # 711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5fb0397f-9ca3-442e-acb7-6b7c52433da9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the procurement of up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones for testing by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The tender, titled "711803450 - International Drone Capability Coalition - First Person View (FPV) Drone", falls under the industry category of unmanned combat aerial vehicles and is valued at £300,000. The procurement method is selective, using a Restricted procedure, with a tender deadline of July 1, 2024. Successful bidders are required to produce and dispatch the systems for testing within 3 weeks of contract award, expected in mid-August 2024. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone manufacturing and associated technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which has the potential to lead to large-scale production opportunities. Companies able to meet the technical requirements and delivery schedule outlined in the tender specifications are encouraged to submit their proposals for consideration. ## Notice This ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying varying payloads depending on their propeller size, which will be tested by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 1000 drones per month). The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 3 weeks of contract award (expected w/c 12 August 2024). Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal. Tenderers will submit proposals under this tender in order to secure funding to provide the requested number of drones, including ground-control station and ancillaries. These systems will then be tested and evaluated (up to a 3 month period). These findings will inform future requirements with the potential to lead to large-scale production contracts (subject to further contract). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26003a30-d099-4769-9bc9-8ac7e5935d4d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26003a30-d099-4769-9bc9-8ac7e5935d4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26003a30-d099-4769-9bc9-8ac7e5935d4d 3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/33274532018FDE330B02 7" Propeller Lot - ITT - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/45203251018FDE3390F9 8" Propeller Lot - ITT - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/43793606018FDE340D8E 10" Propeller Lot - ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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