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title: "REPLACEMENT OF AGEING DAIB RPAS CAPABILITY WITH SKYDIO X10 MULTIBAND DRONE SYSTEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-24"
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# REPLACEMENT OF AGEING DAIB RPAS CAPABILITY WITH SKYDIO X10 MULTIBAND DRONE SYSTEM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b1b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process aimed at replacing its ageing DAIB RPAS capability with the Skydio X10 multiband drone system. This contract falls under the industry category of non-piloted aircraft and directly targets goods procurement. The contract has been awarded to Marlborough Communications Limited, a SME based in Surrey, indicating that the procurement process was conducted under a 'below threshold - without competition' approach. The contract period commenced on 13 February 2026 and is set to end by 31 May 2026, with a total contract value of £69,418.96, including taxes. The procurement was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Glasgow, which functions as a central government public authority.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for suppliers specialising in drone systems and non-piloted aircraft technology. Businesses like Marlborough Communications Limited, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete in such procurements that favour streamlined, smaller-scale operations capable of delivering specialised products. This procurement demonstrates a direct procurement method without competition, highlighting the Ministry’s preference for selecting suppliers with proven expertise in specific, high-tech domains, thus benefiting businesses with capabilities in advanced aviation technologies.

## Notice

The procurement is for the replacement of ageing DAIB RPAS capability with Skydio X10 multiband drone system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016506-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,418 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016506-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016506-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details 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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