--- title: "PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Nyan" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065438" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065438" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065438.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065438.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-03-27" --- # PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Nyan Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065438 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065438) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065438.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "PDA2 - Transparency Notice (UK 5) - OWE Nyan" involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, located in Whitehall, London. This contract falls under the central government public authority category and revolves around the provision of One Way Effector (OWE) drones for operational and training use. The procurement method was a direct award to CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES LIMITED. The award stage has been completed, with key dates being the contract signing on 18 March 2026 and the contract period running from 19 March to 31 March 2026. The Defence Security special regime applies, highlighting its critical role in national defence capabilities within the UK region. This tender, focusing on unmanned combat aerial vehicles, opens significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and security technology. The direct award was justified due to the MoD's prior investment and testing of the product, marking it as the only feasible option for immediate military service. Businesses that have established themselves in defence technology, particularly those dealing with aerial systems, may find this contract advantageous, given its focus on operational capability enhancement for UK forces. SMEs like CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the government's support for smaller enterprises in high-value public services. ## Notice Provision of One Way Effector (OWE) drones for operational and training use. ### Procurement Information The MoD have invested significantly into the development and acquisition of the Callen-Lenz Nyan OWE. This solution has previously been tested and assured by other MOD departments and purchased by the Army. The OWE Programme now seeks to bring this mature product into Field Army use. The Nyan OWE is the only off the shelf product of it's type registered on the Military Aircraft Register, with a UK MoD Article 36 Legal Review and integrates common government furnished equipment. For these reasons it is the only feasible option to bring into service in the near term on the grounds of safety and legality. This procurement will bolster deep fires capability for UK forces deployed on OP CABRIT. Thus, the direct award is necessary for both maintaining and enhancing the operational capability, effectiveness and readiness for action of the armed forces. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028533-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,996,500 | | Contracts value | £4,995,917 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2EU | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028533-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014147-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014145-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013548-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028533-2026 27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014147-2026 17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014145-2026 17th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013548-2026 13th February 2026 - Transparency 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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