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title: "Project Vampire Phase 1 - CFA"
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# Project Vampire Phase 1 - CFA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db1813c1-f5d0-4d82-b86b-86242c55d3d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Project Vampire Phase 1 - CFA" is led by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles valued at £6,683,333. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period concluding on 18th February 2022. The delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract is defined to commence from 10th March 2022, extending until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the production and supply of goods related to unmanned aerial systems. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying aerospace equipment and technology, as well as those engaged in innovative defence solutions, will find a competitive edge to participate in this lucrative contract.

## Notice

Purchase of equipment for Project Vampire Phase 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137a3740-af40-48ac-bbdd-6e00131f5ae9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,683,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,683,333 |
| 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 |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 20:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137a3740-af40-48ac-bbdd-6e00131f5ae9
- 17 Jan 2022 at 18:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d4a5f2-cc8d-4fff-94fb-08f3a3c0600c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137a3740-af40-48ac-bbdd-6e00131f5ae9
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d4a5f2-cc8d-4fff-94fb-08f3a3c0600c
  17th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98fb9df3-a578-4eee-8000-ce9bbdf30f3b
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fee9c5f7-0a5e-4328-b9a2-e3543f06bbad
  n/a

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