Scope
Description
Provision of One Way Effector (OWE) drones for operational and training use.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,996,500 excluding VAT
- £5,995,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
Defence and security - necessary to enhance or maintain operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces
The MoD have invested significantly into the development and acquisition of the Callen-Lenz Nyan OWE. This solution has previously been tested and assured by other MOD departments and purchased by the Army. The OWE Programme now seeks to bring this mature product into Field Army use.
The Nyan OWE is the only off the shelf product of it’s type registered on the Military Aircraft Register, with a UK MoD Article 36 Legal Review and integrates common government furnished equipment. For these reasons it is the only feasible option to bring into service in the near term on the grounds of safety and legality.
This procurement will bolster deep fires capability for UK forces deployed on OP CABRIT. Thus, the direct award is necessary for both maintaining and enhancing the operational capability, effectiveness and readiness for action of the armed forces.
Supplier
CALLEN-LENZ ASSOCIATES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06361441
3 The Old Barns Manor Farm
Chilmark, Salisbury, Wiltshire
SP3 5AF
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1722 744 946
Email: opportunities@callenlenz.com
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EU
United Kingdom
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government