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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c61424a5-ce81-4953-90e9-4ede0077b483

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a Tethered Unmanned Air System to be integrated with an Air Platform for trials aimed at enhancing decision-making capabilities. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for electronic intelligence systems, is in the tender stage, with applications open until 8th October 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £125,000, and the delivery addresses include locations within the UK and broader regions. The contract period is set to commence on 4th November 2019 and will run until 30th June 2021, using an open procedure for this procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in defence technology, electronics, and unmanned systems to expand their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement specifically indicates suitability for them, promoting participation in a significant governmental project that could foster long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in electronic intelligence and drone integration will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## 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/6ed46f2a-840c-4000-b9d5-549476315a82 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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, 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed46f2a-840c-4000-b9d5-549476315a82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed46f2a-840c-4000-b9d5-549476315a82
  6th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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