--- title: "TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-08-27" --- # TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ffd3a12-03bc-4876-bb48-38b5d03cd149.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems, which aims to deliver a Mini-Unmanned Air System (MUAS) for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) roles. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 26th October 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £390 million, with an anticipated duration of 120 months, potentially extendable by up to 24 months. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, targeting suppliers that can provide modular and upgradeable unmanned aerial vehicles from a main control station located in Bristol (BS34 8JH). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and engineering sectors, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in unmanned aerial technologies and systems integration. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions, maintaining flexibility in their supply chain, and demonstrating technical proficiency in emerging technologies are well-positioned to compete. Interested vendors are encouraged to explore subcontracting opportunities with shortlisted contractors noted in the associated Contract Bidders Notice. ## Notice The TIQUILA Programme objective is to deliver Mini-Unmanned Air System ("MUAS") capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance ("ISTAR") roles in Man-Packable and Man-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 Systems Integrator is required to manage the through-life delivery and sustainment including the following: a. Provision of Man-Packable MUAS (up to 8kg system weight, up to 4kg Max Take-Off Weight) and Man-Portable MUAV (up to 20kg Max Take-Off Weight) that operate from a common Ground Control Station ("GCS") with an Electro Optical/Infra- Red ("EO/IR") payload that meets the requirements of the TIQUILA Programme; b. Provision of goods and service in support of the above; c. A technical and digital architecture that is modular with open standards interfaces and enables the simple integration of new capabilities and upgrades to be incorporated into common base units; d. Maintain awareness and understanding of novel and emergent technologies that could be applicable to the TIQUILA Programme; and e. The implementation of Supplier Enabling Arrangement(s) ("SEA(s)") and/or other subcontract arrangements, that provide a flexible commercial model that engages with the Unmanned Air Systems ("UAS") market, industry, and academia; with the aim to encourage innovation and new entrants into the supply chain, to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. The anticipated contract duration will be for a period of 120 months. The TIQUILA contract may contain options to extend the duration of the contract beyond the anticipated contract 120 month period and / or to vary the volume of goods and services to be delivered. Options to extend will be up to a maximum of 24 months subject to the approval of the Authority prior to the expiry of the anticipated 120 month period. The Contract Bidders Notice was published on the DCO on 11 June 21 in advance of the Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) Issue Date. This Notice is for the purposes of publishing the contract documentation. The Contract Bidder Notice can be found here: https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?id=97181872&type=ModContractBiddersNotice. The Notice contained the details of the Contractors shortlisted to receive the ITN for the role of Systems Integrator. Any organisation interested in subcontract opportunities for the TIQUILA Programme may wish to contact the Contractors listed in the 'Contractors Invited to Bid' section of the DCO notice. Additional information: If you are unable to access the DCO link to the Contract Bidder Notice found here: https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?id=97181872&type=ModContractBiddersNotice. The details of the Contractors shortlisted to receive the ITN for the role of Systems Integrator can be found as an attachment to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2022 - 18 Aug 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £390,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d - 26 Aug 2021 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d - 25 Aug 2021 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e796059e-b9e3-4e31-92df-a79aef88844d 27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37ec278a-4ea0-446a-ac59-6def96f21a97 TIQUILA ITN Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4798cfe-cc20-4668-82fb-1da802530de1 TIQUILA ITN Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad593c7d-5bf1-433f-8351-f3aceb1aad5e Contractors Invited to Bid ## Notice URLs - https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?id=97181872&type=ModContractBiddersNotice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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