---
title: "Provision of Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth (LOS) - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be36"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Provision of Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth (LOS) - UK1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be36

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for a Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth, located on the Scottish coast. This procurement falls under the services category and is regulated under UK legal basis 2023/54. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. The tender outlines a requirement for the BDS due to RAF Lossiemouth being a high birdstrike risk airfield, necessitating this system to ensure safety for military and other visiting aircraft. The current contract is planned for renewal with a planned contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, extendable to 31st March 2032. This venture is valued at approximately £1.58 million and follows a Competitive flexible procedure within the UK.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in radar systems, military defence services, and aviation ground support software, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive services at airfields. Given the procurement method's competitive flexible procedure, it is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings into governmental contracts. Companies with expertise in delivering innovative solutions to mitigate wildlife risks at airfields will find this procurement especially promising for growth and establishing long-lasting collaborations with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

LOS is located on the Scottish coast near to a bird/wildlife conservation area and has been assessed as being one of the top ten birdstrike risk airfields in the UK due to a combination of environmental and geographic factors. A BDS is required to provide mitigation against a birdstrike for military aircraft operating from LOS, as well as the numerous visiting and detached aircraft. The current service is delivered through contract 702058450 - Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth. A relet is required in order to continue this essential service, with no capability gap.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060341-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,583,333 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 35722000 - Radar
- 48131000 - Aviation ground support software package
- 75221000 - Military defence services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 12:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060341-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060341-2026
  26th June 2026 - Pipeline 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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