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title: "Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM"
published: "2018-04-09"
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# Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, COMBAT AIR, UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (UAS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed71b82f-8eef-4e36-88d8-5c28127d1570

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence's Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, which is seeking to procure up to 14 Tethered Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) with the capability to provide 360-degree situational awareness for a minimum of 12 hours. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles. The tender process concluded on 12 March 2018, with the awarded contract published on 9 April 2018. The delivery is expected in the West Midlands, UK, with the contract period extending from 5 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial technology and related support services, such as training and maintenance. Companies that can provide the required UAS as well as a "train the trainer" course would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the nature of this procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find favourable conditions to participate, enhancing their chance of securing contracts within the public sector defence industry.

## Notice

The MoD is intending to procure up to 14 Tethered Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). The requirement is to supply equipment that can provide a persistent 360 degree situational awareness from an elevated position. With a minimum endurance of 12 hours. Some organic spares/repairs pack/s will also be required, along with the potential requirement to repair any equipment returned by the Authority. A train the trainer course must be provided to support user/maintainer training. 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/a3a77cd7-a0cb-4371-8ad4-081a865e2971 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,247,632 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a77cd7-a0cb-4371-8ad4-081a865e2971

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a77cd7-a0cb-4371-8ad4-081a865e2971
  9th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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