--- title: "Procurement of Electro-Magnetic Counter small Uncrewed Air System Defeat and/or Detect systems (and associated systems)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-13" --- # Procurement of Electro-Magnetic Counter small Uncrewed Air System Defeat and/or Detect systems (and associated systems) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72edafd-b570-43ac-a50c-c5fcaa7bf1b0.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has concluded the procurement process for the Electro-Magnetic Counter small Uncrewed Air System Defeat and/or Detect systems (EMDaD), awarding a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement. The contract is valued at up to £38.75M (ex-VAT) over a seven-year period, starting from 13 December 2024 and ending on 15 December 2031. This agreement encompasses suppliers such as Bornea (UK) Limited, BT PLC, Drone Evolution Ltd, and several others. The procurement falls under the "Electronic warfare systems and counter measures" category and involves delivery to multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a selective tender process. The tender period ended on 27 September 2024. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electronic warfare systems and related technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in particular will find this framework advantageous as it is designed to accommodate multiple suppliers and products. Businesses with the capability to provide advanced technological solutions for detecting and defeating small uncrewed air systems are well-suited to compete for trials and product assessments under this framework. The MOD's commitment to rigorous testing and assessment ensures that only compliant products will be procured, thus maintaining high standards within the defence industry. This contract supports the development of niche market leaders and fosters competition, allowing innovative SMEs to showcase their technological advancements. ## Notice The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Counter-uncrewed Air Systems (C-uAS), specifically Electro-Magnetic DETECT and/or DEFEAT (EMDaD) capabilities and associated equipment, for use by the Dismounted Close Combat Soldier. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS38.75M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the supplier. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Separate to the requirement above, (Subject to another Contract Notice) the Authority's intention is to place a service contract with a single UK based supplier under the Freedom of Action following a competition. This service contract will allow the supplier to undertake trials and assessment activities for all equipment procured under the framework on the Authority's behalf. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as Very Low. Risk Assessment Reference: RAR-240321A02 Notice https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/34712815018E7EE8AAAF ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cb7fa-0a5d-4762-b13d-9b34d2418e92 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | 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 | 17 | | Supplier names | ; BORNEA (UK; D-FEND SOLUTIONS; DRONE EVOLUTION; ELBIT SYSTEMS; FORSBERG SERVICES; IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL; LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES; MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS; METIS AEROSPACE; PRECISION TECHNIC DEFENCE; R2 WIRELESS; RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENCE SYSTEMS; STEELROCK TECHNOLOGIES; THALES; TRL TECHNOLOGY; VIKING ARMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures ## Release History - 13 Dec 2024 at 15:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cb7fa-0a5d-4762-b13d-9b34d2418e92 - 13 Dec 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cb7fa-0a5d-4762-b13d-9b34d2418e92 - 27 Mar 2024 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cafa71e-1bda-4b19-b112-59d959aa122c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cb7fa-0a5d-4762-b13d-9b34d2418e92 13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cafa71e-1bda-4b19-b112-59d959aa122c 27th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://DPQQhttps://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/21131881018E7ED9428B DPQQ - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/34712815018E7EE8AAAF DSP Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9257b709-46a7-4ec5-8696-84cb31b95ace n/a ## Notice URLs - http://DPQQ - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/21131881018E7ED9428B ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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