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title: "Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (Basic Remotely Piloted Air Systems) Commercial Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cdb7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-10-16"
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# Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (Basic Remotely Piloted Air Systems) Commercial Framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cdb7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Whitehall, London, has initiated the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (Basic Remotely Piloted Air Systems) Commercial Framework." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical testing, analysis, consultancy, and non-piloted aircraft. The procurement process is targeted at the defence and security sector within the United Kingdom, with discussions currently revolving around understanding the market capabilities for Uncrewed Air Systems test and evaluation. An industry day is scheduled between 19th and 26th November 2025, offering an opportunity for civilian UAS organisations to engage with the Ministry and express their competencies, ahead of a potential commercial framework set to start on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in Uncrewed Air Systems and technical services, particularly those with the ability to conduct testing and evaluations in compliance with UK regulations. Small and medium enterprises with the potential to gain MAA CFAOS (BR) approval swiftly and maintain equivalence to MAA qualifications are well-positioned to benefit. By engaging early in the planning stage, companies can align their capabilities to fit the Ministry's requirements, potentially securing a place in a framework agreement that promises sustained engagement over several years. The notice also highlights the Ministry's intent to gather industry insights, potentially influencing the formation of the commercial framework, making it an advantageous opportunity for those eager to drive innovation and efficiency in Defence UAS capabilities.

## Notice

Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) are a vital capability for Defence, requiring defence to rapidly assess, develop and use new capabilities. The aim of this PMEN is to understand the current capability of industry to be part of a commercial framework of competent and approved civilian organisations to support MOD UAS Test and Evaluation (T&E) in a more efficient way. UK MOD is seeking companies to submit proposals for the following: -The capability to conduct UAS T&E in accordance with Regulatory Article (RA) 1031: Contractor flying approved organization scheme (basic remotely piloted air systems) (CFAOS (BR). -The ability to gain MAA CFAOS (BR) approval within 6 months of a T&E commercial framework being established. -Equivalence of civilian T&E qualifications to MAA qualifications required for CFAOS (BR) approval. - To conduct relatively short notice UAS T&E on Open - S1 platforms or system of systems.

### Planning Information

This notice is for the Defence Uncrewed Systems Design Authority (DUxDA) to understand the current state of the market of civilian UAS T&E organisations that may operate military UAS under MAA CFAOS (BR) Regulations to undertake T&E activity. The description is deliberately high level so as not to unduly limit the scope of discussions with the market. The Authority wishes to understand the current civilian T&E UAS organisations, T&E SQEP/qualifications and supporting T&E facilities. 
The DUxDA intends to hold a industry day with interested suppliers between 19/11/2025 - 26/11/2025.
Contact email: UKStratCom-Cap-SP-DUxDA-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
This notice is solely for the purpose of engaging the market to gather information. It does not constitute a call for competition or form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement, nor will it bind the Authority to proceed with any specific course or action.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065784-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 08:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065784-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065784-2025
  16th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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