Provision of Remotely Piloted Air Systems for LSOC Sites

Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites

The Ministry of Defence is intending to introduce the deployment of drone technology for use as a security enhancement across all Logistic Support Operating Centre (LSOC) sites in the UK. The Authority intends to purchase one drone and all associated ancillaries initially, as a security enhancement to assist the guard force capability. It is intended to use a single drone for a period of 6 months with all metrics studied to ensure value for money and fit for purpose. If an initial drone proves successful the Authority may exercise options to provide an additional 3 to 5 x drones to other major LSOC sites.

As part of the package training will be required, to incorporate the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), and A2 Certificate of Competency (CofC) for 8 x pilots at the time of purchase of the drone. There will be an enduring requirement for further training if the options are taken up to purchase further drones. Maintenance and support arrangements will be required to ensure the capability always remains serviceable and operational.

Note: The value of the contract is anticipated to be in the region of £75,000 to £125,000 in the event that the options to purchase additional drones and associated training and support are exercised. Duration: Delivery of the Core requirement, including hardware and associated documentation by indicative Q3 2022, with renewable maintenance contracts.

Approved Drones. The RPAS system will need to meet the Government's cyber assurance criteria, and be compliant with both RA 1600 Open A2 and S1 categorisation. The evaluation criterion for this requirement is Most Economically Advantageous to Tender (MEAT).

The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Any questions related to the RPAS project should be directed to DE&S via the Defence Sourcing Portal. Please also refer to the Opportunity Listing (including the DPQQ) on the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53320