Awarded

Drone demonstration and development project for the MCA

The Matitime & Coastguard Agency awarded a contract for a drone demonstration and development project to Elbit Systems. The project aims to assess the use of UAV to augment aerial surveillance capability. The value of the contract is GBP 990,000.

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Awarded: 17 Sept 2019
Winner: Elbit Systems
Ceiling: GBP 990K≈ EUR 1.2MThe maximum a framework agreement allows; orders under it can total less.
How it works: A framework agreement: the suppliers named can receive orders under it until it ends; the value is the most it allows.
Category: Platforms · Air

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Full notice text

The procurement of a drone demonstration and development contract will enable the MCA to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to augment current and future aerial surveillance capability by reducing, enhancing or replacing existing delivery methods. It will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations whilst reducing the risk to MCA personnel.

Contract type: Services
Location: Any region
Industry: Aviation test software development services (CPV: 72212132)
Period: 2 December 2019 to 7 January 2021
SME suitable: Yes

Procedure & source details

Original title: Drone Demonstration and Development Project
Contract type: Services
Mission

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From UK Contracts Finder · updated 29 Oct 2026

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Border Surveillance · ISR · Maritime Patrol

End use

Surveillance & security · Defense & security research · Military

UK reference

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