Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c61-21c3-7390-8c22-3452950a78dd/unmanned-air-systems-in-urban-environments-pqq-stage closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Unmanned air systems in urban environments PQQ Stage [Ministry of Defence, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-defence-and-security-accelerator-dasa-defence-science-technology-laboratory-dstl-and-defence-equipment-and-support-des) Estimated value £870,000 to £4,500,000 Published 18 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 15 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Defence Equipment and Security (DE&S) have a joint requirement for innovative technologies that enable an Unmanned Air System (UAS) that will deliver tactical advantage and reduce threat to life for service personnel conducting operations in urban environments by the carrying of an integrated lethal payload which can be placed under human control. Before submitting a proposal, suppliers must complete a PQQ, please follow the link provided: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unmanned-air-systems-in-urban-environments-pre-qualification). The framework will comprise three Lots and two phases the first phase will be managed by DASA the second phase where taskings are conducted will be managed by DE&S; • Lot 1: Urban-optimised UAS (platform systems) This Lot is focused on providing a robust cost-effective platform element of an armed UAS system. DASA are looking for a UAS platform that has the potential to be integrated and demonstrated as a full system in a representative urban test environment. • Lot 2: Lethal payloads under human control (payload systems) This lot is focused on providing a lethal payload that could be integrated with a UAS platform, as outlined in Lot 1 • Lot 3: Urban-optimised UAS with lethal payloads under human control (fully-integrated systems) This lot is focused on providing a robust cost-effective platform with an integrated lethal payload, demonstrating a full armed UAS system. In completing the requirements of this advert, successful applicants will be invited to join the framework. Until such as a time as tenderers are formally and separately invited to submit bids for the Lots, no tenders for the Lots will be considered. Joining the framework will enable the framework Contractors to receive headline results from the second phase taskings irrespective of whether their products were directly involved. Proprietary information will not be shared without prior consent of the relevant companies. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: [contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html](http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Military Research & Technology.'. Read full description ## CPV classification Military research and technology Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/df9ec854-ae06-4eb1-8e92-46d46b36fdcc) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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