--- title: "TIQUILA Programme Mini-Unmanned Air Systems (MUAS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM" published: "2020-09-18" --- # TIQUILA Programme Mini-Unmanned Air Systems (MUAS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a33367-92b1-42cc-a6e7-a02536731c4d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team is currently conducting a tender for the TIQUILA Programme, which focuses on Mini-Unmanned Air Systems (MUAS) to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. The procurement is classified under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles industry category. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th October 2020, while the anticipated contract duration extends over a total of 120 months from 30th June 2021 to 29th June 2031. The contract is expected to facilitate a minimum investment of £149 million, with a total value of approximately £390 million, and will involve a selective negotiated procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of unmanned aerial systems and related technologies. Companies that specialise in advanced defence technologies, modular system designs, and those linked to the Unmanned Air Systems market are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with this opportunity, potentially providing innovative solutions and services that align with the evolving demands of the contract. ## 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. 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: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7cd385-8c4c-48ac-bae2-a0c178715ba7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2031 | | 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, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles ## Release History - 18 Sep 2020 at 06:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7cd385-8c4c-48ac-bae2-a0c178715ba7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7cd385-8c4c-48ac-bae2-a0c178715ba7 18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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