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Contract summary
Industry
- Unmanned combat aerial vehicles – 35613100
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£300,000
Procurement reference
tender_440046/1360016
Published date
3 June 2024
Closing date
1 July 2024
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
12 August 2024
Contract end date
16 September 2024
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)What is a restricted procedure (above threshold)?
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
This ITT aims to procure up to 15 batches of first-person view racing quadcopter style drones, consisting of 20 drones each and potential associated options, capable of carrying varying payloads depending on their propeller size, which will be tested by the International Drone Capability Coalition. The intent is that, following testing, platforms that meet the requirements will be considered for a potential future production contract (up to circa 1000 drones per month).
The systems must be produced and dispatched for testing within 3 weeks of contract award (expected w/c 12 August 2024). Bidders are to ensure that their system meets all qualification questions & entry criteria prior to submitting their proposal.
Tenderers will submit proposals under this tender in order to secure funding to provide the requested number of drones, including ground-control station and ancillaries. These systems will then be tested and evaluated (up to a 3 month period). These findings will inform future requirements with the potential to lead to large-scale production contracts (subject to further contract).
More information
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How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
DE&S
Address
MOD Abbey Wood South, 1261, Spruce 2B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
