Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System UK4
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers for this contract (South East).
The estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 months, starting 30 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 11:59pm, Thursday 19 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
- Bids by
- 11:59pm, Thursday 19 November 2026
How bids are scored
Not Applicable
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.contracts.mod.uk.
- Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Thursday 19 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097300-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
629Awards
355Suppliers it has used most
- Akhter Computers Limited4 contracts
- Storm Aviation Limited4 contracts
- Thales UK4 contracts
- BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited3 contracts
- Boxxe Limited3 contracts
- Burges Salmon LLP3 contracts
- Gartner UK Limited3 contracts
- King's College London3 contracts
From notice 097300-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.