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title: "710012464 - UASHLC - Long Endurance UAS for Maritime ISR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04472e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# 710012464 - UASHLC - Long Endurance UAS for Maritime ISR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04472e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts for the project titled "710012464 - UASHLC - Long Endurance UAS for Maritime ISR" in the services category, focusing on military research and technology, to suppliers Flowcopter LTD and Skylift UAV. The procurement method used was selective with a restricted process. The awarded contracts, signed on January 18, 2024, had values of GBP 198,500 and GBP 330,000, respectively. The trials activity involves developing UAS capability, systems architecture, payload integration, and command and control for operating a UAS with radio frequency sensing or transmission payloads, with the delivery address in the UK.

This tender opportunity presents businesses in the defence services sector with a chance for growth through the development of UAS capabilities and technologies. Companies specialising in defence services, military defence services, civil defence services, and related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awards to Flowcopter LTD and Skylift UAV demonstrate the potential for successful engagement with the Ministry of Defence in designing and delivering innovative solutions for long-endurance UAS systems in maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

## Notice

This tasking is focused development of UAS capability, systems architecture, novel payload integration, and command and control for trials activity. The trials activity will consist of operating a UAS airborne with a payload that senses or transmits radio frequencies (RFP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007648-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £528,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FLOWCOPTER; SKYLIFT UAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007648-2024

## Provenance

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