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title: "https://contracts.mod.uk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c59"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-28"
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# https://contracts.mod.uk

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c59

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, concluded with the award of a contract for the supply of unmanned combat aerial vehicles designed to simulate basic ISR capabilities. The industry category is focused on goods, specifically under the classification CPV 35613100, for unmanned combat aerial vehicles, with delivery scheduled in the UK. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, with selective procurement methods covered by GPA norms. Key events included the signing of the contract on 12th December 2025, marking the award phase, which was completed and resulted in active contract status.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in aerospace and defence technology, particularly those that produce or innovate in the realm of unmanned aerial systems. The selective nature of the procurement method typically suits larger, established companies, such as supplier iRed Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses with robust capabilities in developing ISR drones and those endorsed by GPA standards could find similar future tenders beneficial for commercial growth within this sector.

## Notice

interim fleet of training drones that simulate basic ISR capabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038404-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,499,840 |

## Status

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

## 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 | IRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038404-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:123456-2010:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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