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715882478 - Counter-Uncrewed Systems (C-UxS) Framework Agreement - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Defence Equipment and Support · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 13:51.

Opportunity overview

National Armaments – Material (NA-M) intends to place an Closed Framework Agreement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure for the procurement of Counter Uncrewed Systems (C-UxS). UK Ministry of Defence requires solutions to detect, track, identify, record/communicate, and defeat Uncrewed Systems (UxS) and related capabilities including training, evaluation, and integration/management systems. The Framework Agreement will be placed under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract value and timeline information is an estimate only and is subject to change.

Classification

  • CPV35120000 — Surveillance and security systems and devices
  • CPV35300000 — Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
  • CPV35320000 — Firearms
  • CPV35330000 — Ammunition
  • CPV35700000 — Military electronic systems
  • CPV35720000 — Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
  • CPV35730000 — Electronic warfare systems and counter measures
  • CPV38115000 — Radar apparatus
  • CPV38820000 — Remote-control equipment

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
715882478
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Mar 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
35730000
Description
Electronic warfare systems and counter measures
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
35700000
Description
Military electronic systems
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
35720000
Description
Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
35120000
Description
Surveillance and security systems and devices
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
35300000
Description
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
35320000
Description
Firearms
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
35330000
Description
Ammunition
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
38115000
Description
Radar apparatus
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
38820000
Description
Remote-control equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is to gather market intelligence and explore current innovations across the sector. Insights gained through this engagement will support the development of a well-informed requirement and ensure the procurement approach reflects industry best practice and capability. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: - Request for Information - Demonstration Day Request for Information The UK Ministry of Defence requires solutions to detect, track, identify, record/communicate, and defeat Uncrewed Systems (UxS) and related capabilities including training, evaluation, and integration/management systems. Please provide a data sheet no longer than 2 pages. Please submit your responses to the Preliminary Market Engagement RFI to the Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team Multiuser DES-LandP2DCCCommercialTeam@mod.gov.uk. The deadline to submit a response is Tuesday 14th July 2026. Demonstration Day Further to the RFI, we will also be conducting a Demonstration Day in August 2026. The Authority are looking for the following categories of products for the Demonstration Day. An RFI submission does not automatically result in an invite to the Demonstration Day. Invitations will be sent at the Authority’s discretion. - Category 1: Body worn systems to detect Uncrewed Systems with no RF communications. - Category 2: Tripod mounted systems to detect Uncrewed Systems with no RF communications. - Category 3: Body worn systems to intercept and display FPV drone video feeds live. - Category 4: Attritable dead drop systems to detect Uncrewed Systems with no RF communications and relay this information to the operator. - Category 5: Training and evaluation Uncrewed Systems for use as target threats. Additional Information - This notice is not a call for competition. - Participation in market engagement does not affect eligibility for any future procurement. - NA-M reserves the right to amend the scope and approach of the project based on feedback received. - Contract value and timeline information is an estimate only and is subject to change.
Due
14 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
061458-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
30 Jun 2026, 16:59
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Defence Equipment and Support
Id
GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVRL-5831-GLMM

Address

Street Address
MOD Abbey Wood
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK12

Contact

Name
Dismounted Close Combat Team

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS34 8JH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 061339-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 061364-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 061458-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·