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title: "Provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability"
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# Provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7034106-831f-4f40-9efb-1632c9adbd3d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS) is seeking tenders for the provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability, essential for the UK armed forces. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a projected value of £20 million and a minimum contract value of £10 million. The tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 4th October 2017. This capability must be able to detect, track, identify, and defeat unmanned aerial systems weighing between 2kg to 150kg and will primarily be delivered to locations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced defence technologies, particularly those with expertise in unmanned combat aerial vehicles and air defence radar systems. Companies that can demonstrate relevant technology readiness levels and possess capabilities in developing systems for military applications would be well-equipped to compete. The accelerated negotiated procurement method also allows for a more streamlined application process, enhancing chances for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become involved in supplying critical defence capabilities.

## Notice

The Authority has an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) to provide a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability (Technology Readiness Level 8 minimum) for UK armed forces. The Capability shall be able to Detect, Track, Identify and Defeat UAS's with weight ranges of between 2-150kg. With a specific area of focus on the 2-22kg and a minimum defeat range of 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 Combat Aerial Vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa8d96-9dd8-46b5-96bb-b1ef99ccca5e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2018 - 22 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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, ISTAR, JOINT SENSOR AND ENGAGEMENT NETWORKS TEAM (JSENS) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles
- 35723000 - Air defence radar

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa8d96-9dd8-46b5-96bb-b1ef99ccca5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caa8d96-9dd8-46b5-96bb-b1ef99ccca5e
  21st September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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