Scope
Description
Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) are a key threat in modern conflict. To understand the current
maturity in the application of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) technology against this threat, UK MOD is seeking companies to submit proposals for the following:
• LDEW system (effector, power, cooling, sensor) to destroy small UAS at ranges of 1km+
• Availability to deliver within 12 months ideally
• System to be hosted on a land vehicle platform
• UK system content to be declared - 50% by value and above expected
• Total budget up to £20M for multiple systems
• Collaboration between industry partners to form a solution welcomed
Testing range/facilities to be provided by government, as a demonstration of systems would be required as part of any procurement.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 8 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 75220000 - Defence services
- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures
- 73410000 - Military research and technology
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 July 2025
Engagement process description
This notice is for the Authority to understand the current state of the market of LDEW systems in the land environment. The description is deliberately high level and outcome based, so as not to unduly limit the use cases or technologies to which responses might refer. The Authority wishes to understand the current maturity, performance, cost, and availability of LDEW systems to be operated in counter UAS roles.
The authority intends to hold 1-2-1 sessions with interested suppliers who hold the appropriate level of security clearance between 16/06/2025 - 11/07/2025, however there may be scope to hold a market engagement day dependant on the level of response received from interested partied.
Should you be interested in these requirements, please contact FMC-StratProgs-CWDEW-Group@mod.gov.uk
This notice is solely for the purpose of engaging the market to gather information. It does not constitute a call for competition or form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement, nor will it bind the Authority to proceed with any specific course or action.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: FMC-StratProgs-CWDEW-Group@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government