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title: "TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems (MUAS)"
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# TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems (MUAS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038dc4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for the TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems (MUAS), focusing on goods under the CPV classification of Unmanned aerial vehicles. The 120-month contract involves the delivery of Packable and Portable MUAS for intelligence and surveillance purposes, with the possibility of contract extensions for up to 24 months. The procurement stage was selective, with Lockheed Martin UK currently holding the active contract worth £129,350,000 signed on 7th December 2022.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the defence industry, particularly those experienced in unmanned aerial systems. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows for innovation and collaboration in delivering evolving capabilities to support field operations. Businesses with capabilities in systems integration, digital architecture, and technological advancements are well-suited to participate and engage with the Ministry as potential suppliers for the ongoing and future requirements of the TIQUILA Programme.

## Notice

The TIQUILA Programme objective is to deliver Mini-Uncrewed Air System ("MUAS") capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance ("ISTAR") roles in Packable and Portable loads in support of field operations. The contract delivery will be the responsibility of a Systems Integrator ("SI") working in conjunction with suppliers to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. The solution and equipment provided will be evolving and modular and be upgradeable in Forward Operating Base workshops with limited basic tools to enable the system to fulfil multiple roles and maintain pace with technology and emerging threats. The contract duration is for a period of 120 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Systems Integrator is required to manage the through-life delivery and sustainment including the following: a. Provision of Packable MUAS (up to 8kg system weight, up to 4kg Max Take-Off Weight) and Portable MUAV (up to 20kg Max Take-Off Weight) that operate from a common Ground Control Station ("GCS") with an Electro Optical/Infra- Red ("EO/IR") payload that meets the requirements of the TIQUILA Programme; b. Provision of goods and service in support of the above; c. A technical and digital architecture that is modular with open standards interfaces and enables the simple integration of new capabilities and upgrades to be incorporated into common base units; d. Maintain awareness and understanding of novel and emergent technologies that could be applicable to the TIQUILA Programme; and e. The implementation of Supplier Enabling Arrangement(s) ("SEA(s)") and/or other subcontract arrangements, that provide a flexible commercial model that engages with the Unmanned Air Systems ("UAS") market, industry, and academia; with the aim to encourage innovation and new entrants into the supply chain, to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. Additional information: Due to the pricing regime within the Contract, the Total Contract Value included in this notice is an estimated value only, which will be subject to change in line with the Variation of Price formula(s).

Options: The TIQUILA contract contains options to extend the duration of the contract beyond the 120 month period and / or to vary the volume of goods and services to be delivered. Options to extend will be up to a maximum of 24 months subject to the approval of the Authority prior to the expiry of the 120 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035509-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCKHEED MARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035509-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:440958-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

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