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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

Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System - Drone Services

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £120,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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: 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

20 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098861-2026
20 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098862-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

629

Awards

355

Suppliers 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

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From notice 098861-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.