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title: "Procurement of Target RPAS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048931"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Procurement of Target RPAS

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048931

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The procurement, titled "Procurement of Target RPAS," falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically for "Targets for shooting practice" (CPV code 35210000). The procurement method used was limited, involving a negotiated contract without prior publication of a notice. The project covers the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKJ) and aims to support the UK's Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability. Key dates include the awarding date of 9th August 2024 with a contract value estimated at £203,172.07, spanning a duration of 3 months. The primary contractor is Level Peaks Associates Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in the manufacturing and supply of defence-related technology, particularly those capable of offering bespoke technical solutions under strict regulatory and operational standards. Companies involved in high-tech aviation systems, software development for programmable unmanned aerial vehicles, and military-grade battery and charger production would find this contract relevant. Businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive training programmes for advanced technological systems could also benefit greatly. The contract highlights the necessity for specialised skills in meeting stringent defence and aviation standards, making it ideal for organisations with a proven track record in similar complex defence projects.

## Notice

Purchase of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), complete with relevant programming software, batteries, battery charges and required training for listed items.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), complete with relevant programming software, batteries, battery charges and required training for listed items.

### Procurement Information

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a contract to Level Peaks Associates Limited, for supply of a Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) manufactured by Boresight Pty Ltd (Boresight) to be used to support testing of the UK's Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability. The contract will include the supply of programming software, batteries, battery chargers and training. The contract will be for 3 months and have an estimated value of PS203,172.07. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for technical reasons. This is because Boresight has confirmed that Level Peaks is the exclusive UK distributer of its RPAS. This RPAS is the only system considered to satisfy MoD's technical requirements relating to programmability (to be able to detect, react to and evade C-UAS frequency jamming activity) and to currently conform to Civil Aviation Authority and Military Airworthiness Authority standards, such that it is able to meet MoD's timescales for capability testing, scheduled for Autumn of this year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027156-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 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 | £203,172 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEVEL PEAKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35210000 - Targets for shooting practice

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027156-2024
- 9 Aug 2024 at 06:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025135-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

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