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title: "Protector UAS Technical Support and Evaluation"
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# Protector UAS Technical Support and Evaluation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdf3ac2f-4609-4d7b-8306-95c1ae28e320

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Protector UAS Technical Support and Evaluation" contract was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, based in Bristol, England. This tender focused on providing technical support services related to the UK PROTECTOR Programme and concluded the bidding period on 23 April 2018. The contract, awarded on 16 August 2018, has a total value of £3 million and spans a contract period from 16 April 2019 to 16 April 2021. The procurement method used was a selective process under a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly in the aerospace and defence sectors. Companies that can offer expertise in safety analysis, certification, airworthiness, and security, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would benefit from competing for this contract. Engaging in such high-value projects can lead to business growth and increased visibility within the governmental contracting landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Technical Support, ITE and Ancillary Services to the UK MoD for the development of the PROTECTOR UAS. Services required include provision of support to safety analysis, certification, airworthiness, security and other specialism to deliver the UK PROTECTOR Programme. 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: Technical support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165d21d6-9484-468f-8b91-3870c3ab7e00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2019 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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, 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBENI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165d21d6-9484-468f-8b91-3870c3ab7e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165d21d6-9484-468f-8b91-3870c3ab7e00
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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