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Provision of Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth (LOS) - UK1

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,583,333 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

LOS is located on the Scottish coast near to a bird/wildlife conservation area and has been assessed as being one of the top ten birdstrike risk airfields in the UK due to a combination of environmental and geographic factors. A BDS is required to provide mitigation against a birdstrike for military aircraft operating from LOS, as well as the numerous visiting and detached aircraft. The current service is delivered through contract 702058450 - Bird Detection System (BDS) at RAF Lossiemouth. A relet is required in order to continue this essential service, with no capability gap.

How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 060341-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

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From notice 060341-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.