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title: "Tethered Unmanned Air System"
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# Tethered Unmanned Air System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d750b8b-12ae-4a79-a352-16e5ef4df594

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Agencies/Misc category, seeking to procure a Tethered Unmanned Air System (UAS). This tender is classified under the industry category of electronic intelligence systems and concluded with an award on 7th November 2019. The contract is valued at £180,000 and is set to run from 8th November 2019 to 30th June 2021. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in providing technological solutions, particularly those focused on unmanned systems and related electronic equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible due to the procurement's inclusive nature. Companies with expertise in integrating systems within defence frameworks or those specialising in advanced surveillance technology would be ideally suited to compete in this sector.

## Notice

DE&S, on behalf of MoD, are looking to procure a Tether System that can be integrated with a MoD Air Platform to support and enable trials of a Tethered UAS to evidence and inform MarCap capability and decision making on the potential future use. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Electronic intelligence system.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b671de-b242-4960-9e96-f74451dc3368 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER |
| 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 | TETHERED DRONE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2020 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b671de-b242-4960-9e96-f74451dc3368

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b671de-b242-4960-9e96-f74451dc3368
  11th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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