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title: "Project Vampire Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c0e"
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published: "2024-08-16"
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# Project Vampire Phase 1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c0e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is overseeing the procurement process titled "Project Vampire Phase 1." This initiative falls under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (CPV 35613000) category and encompasses the procurement of air vehicles, launchers, and control stations, along with associated services for safety and airworthiness. Key dates include the project's commencement on 10th March 2022 and its conclusion on 31st March 2026. The project is set in the UK, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The most recent update reveals an active award status to the supplier QinetiQ Ltd, emphasising modifications including integrating Radalt payloads and spares into the existing contract without increasing its overall value of GBP 6,683,333.33.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and defence industries, especially those with expertise in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Companies capable of providing advanced technical solutions and ensuring compatibility with existing military systems will find this procurement particularly advantageous. As the contract involves complex safety and airworthiness requirements, firms with a proven track record in these areas are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the project's long-term duration offers potential for sustained business growth and development through continuous engagement with the MoD and subsequent opportunities for contract extensions and additional equipment purchases.

## Notice

Purchase of equipment for Project Vampire Phase 1

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Vampire Phase 1, (the purchase of a number of air vehicles, launchers and control stations together with supporting services relating to safety and airworthiness)

Options: Contract runs to 31/03/25 with optional year to 31/03/26, contract also includes options for purchase of additional equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026231-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,683,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Aug 2024 at 19:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026231-2024
- 14 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006938-2022
- 17 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001397-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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