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Cost & Capability of Low-Cost Remotely Operated Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 2 days, starting 1 June 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
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
The Royal Navy is keen to understand the industry options available for low cost fixed wing Class II UAS to be used as a mobile target in various Naval exercises.
Acknowledging the global proliferation of these systems, the goal is to assess the specifications of low-cost options, to further expedite Royal Navy trials and experimentation.
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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035794-2026
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
Procurements
607Awards
344Suppliers it has used most
- Storm Aviation Limited4 contracts
- Thales UK4 contracts
- BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited3 contracts
- Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine3 contracts
- King's College London3 contracts
- Leonardo UK Ltd3 contracts
- Ministry of Defence3 contracts
- PA Consulting Services Ltd3 contracts
From notice 035794-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.