Scope
Description
This procurement enables the purchase of equipment necessary to train pilots for delivering a FPV STRIKE capability in Field Army.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,166,666.66 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 September 2025
Contract dates
- 10 September 2025 to 9 September 2026
- Possible extension to 9 September 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
One extension possible, to be utilised if additional kit is required.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
One extension option possible, to be utilised if additional kit is required.
CPV classifications
- 35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Does not meet breach the £5M requirement.
Signed contract documents
715130453-FPV T2 Standard_Innovative Technology Acquisition and Development Agreement REDACTED.pdf
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Anartes Ltd
- Companies House: 14161461
Bradninch Hall
Exeter
EX4 3PL
United Kingdom
Email: info@anartes.com
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Ministry of Defence Main Building
London
SW1A 2EU
United Kingdom
Email: daniel.hicks113@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government