---
title: "715746465 - Geo RPAS Capability - Skydio X10"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e36"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# 715746465 - Geo RPAS Capability - Skydio X10

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e36

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for the "Geo RPAS Capability - Skydio X10" project, which falls under the drones and associated services industry category. This contract, awarded on 18th March 2026, was part of the YPO Drones and Associated Services DPS for Lot 1, focusing on the supply of drones, maintenance, and accessories. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold value. Key dates include the contract period starting on 25th March 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2026, with all contract activities conducted from the MoD's location in Bristol.

This procurement process presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in drone technology and maintenance services. Marlborough Communications Limited, a large supplier based in Surrey, has successfully secured the contract valued at £158,202.07 gross. Companies similar to Marlborough Communications, with expertise in supplying and maintaining equipment sets within the defence sector, would find such tenders advantageous. As this was a limited competition, organisations capable of navigating similar procurement methods may find opportunities to expand their market presence in government contracts.

## Notice

Competed via YPO Drones and Associated Services DPS - 1148: Lot 1 - Supply of Drones, Maintenance and Accessories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024866-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,835 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43329000 - Equipment sets

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 19:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024866-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024866-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award 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

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