TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems (MUAS)

Concepts

• uncrewed air systems
• bristol
• unmanned aerial vehicles
• kg system weight
• responsibility of a systems integrator
• mini-uncrewed air system
• provision of packable muas
• tiquila programme objective
• unmanned air systems
• systems integrator

Location

Oxfordshire:

Description

The TIQUILA Programme objective is to deliver Mini-Uncrewed Air System ("MUAS") capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance ("ISTAR") roles in Packable and Portable loads in support of field operations. The contract delivery will be the responsibility of a Systems Integrator ("SI") working in conjunction with suppliers to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. The solution and equipment provided will be evolving and modular and be upgradeable in Forward Operating Base workshops with limited basic tools to enable the system to fulfil multiple roles and maintain pace with technology and emerging threats. The contract duration is for a period of 120 months.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Systems Integrator is required to manage the through-life delivery and sustainment including the following: a. Provision of Packable MUAS (up to 8kg system weight, up to 4kg Max Take-Off Weight) and Portable MUAV (up to 20kg Max Take-Off Weight) that operate from a common Ground Control Station ("GCS") with an Electro Optical/Infra- Red ("EO/IR") payload that meets the requirements of the TIQUILA Programme; b. Provision of goods and service in support of the above; c. A technical and digital architecture that is modular with open standards interfaces and enables the simple integration of new capabilities and upgrades to be incorporated into common base units; d. Maintain awareness and understanding of novel and emergent technologies that could be applicable to the TIQUILA Programme; and e. The implementation of Supplier Enabling Arrangement(s) ("SEA(s)") and/or other subcontract arrangements, that provide a flexible commercial model that engages with the Unmanned Air Systems ("UAS") market, industry, and academia; with the aim to encourage innovation and new entrants into the supply chain, to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. Additional information: Due to the pricing regime within the Contract, the Total Contract Value included in this notice is an estimated value only, which will be subject to change in line with the Variation of Price formula(s).

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The TIQUILA contract contains options to extend the duration of the contract beyond the 120 month period and / or to vary the volume of goods and services to be delivered. Options to extend will be up to a maximum of 24 months subject to the approval of the Authority prior to the expiry of the 120 month period.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

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