--- title: "Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform - Project NYX" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d987" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d987" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d987.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d987.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-11-18" --- # Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform - Project NYX Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d987 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d987) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d987.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform - Project NYX" is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, UK. This procurement, falling under the defence and security special regime, focuses on the services category, specifically targeting unmanned combat aerial vehicles and military research and technology. Currently in the planning stage, this process involves a preliminary market engagement with an upcoming deadline on 28th November 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with potential extensions possible. Interested vendors should note that a competitive flexible procedure, involving a 3-2-1 competition with multiple down-selection events, will be utilised for this high-value project which is above the procurement threshold. Potential suppliers are required to engage before the issuance of the invitation to tender by December 19, 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the field of autonomous systems and military technology. Organisations with expertise in developing technologies for unmanned combat platforms will find this procurement especially appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support and down-select up to four suppliers initially. With an emphasis on innovation and integration with existing military systems, businesses that can provide modular and interoperable solutions will have a competitive edge. Additionally, UK companies or those with a strong UK presence are particularly well-positioned to benefit due to the focus on developing UK sovereign capabilities as per the Defence Industrial Strategy. This tender offers a chance for businesses to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Defence, potentially shaping the future of autonomous military operations. ## Notice Please see Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) attached to Opportunity Listing in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) for details. ### Planning Information Please see Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) attached to Opportunity Listing in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) for details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £83,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 17:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074564-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070692-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074860-2025 18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074564-2025 17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070692-2025 4th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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