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title: "Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bab"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bab

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a selective tender process titled "Drone Capability Coalition - Large FPV UAS" under the industry category of unmanned combat aerial vehicles. This procurement, currently in the Tender stage, aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, consisting of 20 drones each. The tender period ends on 14th October 2024, and submissions must be made in written format via the designated e-Tendering portal. The address for delivery is within the UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of manufacturing first-person view drones with a payload capacity of 5kg or more. Companies specialising in aerial vehicle technology and defence equipment are well-suited to compete. Given the potential future production contract of up to 500 drones per month, this procurement could significantly expand business capabilities and market reach. Additionally, the rigorous testing and evaluation process by the Drone Capability Coalition will ensure that only high-quality and technically proficient suppliers will be considered, benefiting from long-term relationships with a prestigious national authority.

## Notice

The Large First Person View Drone ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying a 5kg+ payload , which will be tested by the Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 500 drones per month).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029756-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029756-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/22613869019200D8F688

## Provenance

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