---
title: "Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System UK4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078b8e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Ministry of Defence"
published: "2026-10-20"
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# Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System UK4

Buyer: Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078b8e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is buying a Skydio X10D uncrewed air system and associated drone services. The requirement is categorised as goods, with the drone services forming part of the described acquisition. Delivery is in Bulgaria. This is a single-lot procurement, so the requirement is presented as one package rather than separate opportunities for different equipment or services.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for questions was 18 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC, and the bid deadline was 19 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The estimated award decision date was 26 November 2026. The contract period is 30 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. The procurement identifies price as the award criterion, although its criterion detail is recorded as not applicable.

The requirement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and for voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is relevant to suppliers able to provide the specified Skydio X10D uncrewed air system and associated drone services for delivery in Bulgaria. The procurement does not set out further capability, accreditation, capacity or experience requirements in the stated criteria.

## Notice

Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System - Drone Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098862-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Ministry of Defence |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Postcode area | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098862-2026
- 20 Oct 2026 at 10:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098861-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098862-2026
  20th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098861-2026
  20th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/3161251601A158B734A8
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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