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title: "TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems"
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# TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ffd861b-d03d-40cb-90e0-14185b4fd933

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd. The contract's value is £129,350,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is from December 7, 2022, to December 6, 2032. The tender deadline was July 19, 2022. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation located in Bristol, England. The industry category is unmanned aerial vehicles, and the procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Mini-Uncrewed Air System capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance purposes. Companies with experience in developing evolving, modular, and upgradeable systems suitable for maintaining pace with technology and emerging threats would be well-suited to compete. The duration of the contract is 120 months, offering a long-term partnership for the selected supplier, Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, to deliver on the programme's objectives.

## Notice

The TIQUILA Programme objective is to deliver Mini-Uncrewed Air System ("MUAS") capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance ("ISTAR") roles in Packable and Portable loads in support of field operations. The contract delivery will be the responsibility of a Systems Integrator ("SI") working in conjunction with suppliers to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. The solution and equipment provided will be evolving and modular and be upgradeable in Forward Operating Base workshops with limited basic tools to enable the system to fulfil multiple roles and maintain pace with technology and emerging threats. The contract duration is for a period of 120 months. Additional information: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31679623-1ce1-4b5f-8598-0fe0b019e451 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2022 - 6 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,350,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCKHEED MARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31679623-1ce1-4b5f-8598-0fe0b019e451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31679623-1ce1-4b5f-8598-0fe0b019e451
  3rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3989f746-355a-4f67-86df-6c4386b6a058
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c25b81a0-d1fe-4ce5-a114-ecdfdce17e04
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1f5d446-181e-4b76-9fb3-aa73993fcfb4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ecfff7a-1ffb-4451-95b4-9156d4c00553
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfc2d8f7-5d4c-49cc-a61f-1ce13c318892
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d

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