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title: "713952451 - First Person View (FPV) Drone Training Fleet"
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# 713952451 - First Person View (FPV) Drone Training Fleet

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7080759d-8bad-4395-9297-e16a57d0bb14

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed a procurement process for the delivery of a First Person View (FPV) Drone Training Fleet, under contract number 713952451. The awarded contract, valued at £256,080.17, involves the development and provision of modular aerial systems to train Field Army pilots. These drones must be portable, rapidly deployable, and simple to use, suitable for day and night tactical training. The procurement, classified as falling under the unmanned aerial vehicles category (CPV 35613000), was conducted under a limited, competitive quotation method. The contract commenced on 12 March 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2025, with deliveries to be made in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Defence, based in Whitehall, London, managed the buying process through their representative, Jennifer McRae-Thomas.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses experienced in drone technology, specifically those capable of developing FPV drones that meet stringent military specifications. SME companies, although encouraged, must demonstrate their capability in delivering high-tech, customizable drone solutions that fit the rigorous demands of tactical training applications, including compatibility with Betaflight software and specific payload capabilities. Firms specialising in modular and rapidly deployable aerial systems within the specified budget range of £200,000 to £350,000 will find this domain highly conducive to cultivating strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

MoD has identified a requirement for the procurement of a modular aerial system that is portable, rapidly deployable, organic and simple to use, with the option of multiple payloads to provide enduring day and night tactical advantage. This equipment is necessary to train pilots for delivering a FPV STRIKE capability in Field Army and is appropriate for fitment of Anti-Tank, Anti-Personnel and Anti-Structure munitions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183b86f7-7cbc-4c13-bb09-cdeabafa0a03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £256,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,080 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183b86f7-7cbc-4c13-bb09-cdeabafa0a03
- 7 Feb 2025 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcbc6ad-32a9-4015-acd1-8a048c3f159c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183b86f7-7cbc-4c13-bb09-cdeabafa0a03
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcbc6ad-32a9-4015-acd1-8a048c3f159c
  7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/637f6d58-bd30-4ed5-9d85-7c7cfa2c8c01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21b0e987-b47c-41f3-b0ef-1593b0c113a7

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