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title: "707945453-A_Armed_Unmanned_Aerial_Systems_RFI"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-05-19"
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# 707945453-A_Armed_Unmanned_Aerial_Systems_RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe95ad3-2894-4bbb-acbb-36aba2647879

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has released a tender titled "707945453-A_Armed_Unmanned_Aerial_Systems_RFI" in the unmanned aerial vehicles industry category. The tender is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30th June 2023. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to provide information regarding Armed Unmanned Aerial Systems to the Ministry of Defence. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and contribute to potential development opportunities in the realm of Armed UAS are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Request for Information in relation to Armed Unmanned Aerial Systems. To allow: 1) The Authority to understand the marketplace in regard to Armed UAS 2) Industry to introduce possible solutions to the Authority 3) The Authority to understand potential development opportunities Request for Information document attached separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927502d6-775f-442b-ba30-fc3dd6923613 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | 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

- 19 May 2023 at 09:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927502d6-775f-442b-ba30-fc3dd6923613

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927502d6-775f-442b-ba30-fc3dd6923613
  19th May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd92a03b-bffb-4d3b-afa0-2d27667e7662
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56290
  707945453-A_Armed_UAS_RFI

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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