Request for Information - Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites

Provision of Remotely Piloted Air System for LSOC Sites

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is intending to introduce the deployment of drone technology for use as a security enhancement across all Logistic Support Operating Centre (LSOC) sites in the UK. The Authority intends to purchase one drone and all associated ancillaries initially, as a security enhancement to assist the guard force capability. It is intended to use a single drone for a period of 6 months with all metrics studied to ensure value for money and fit for purpose. If an initial drone proves successful the Authority may exercise options to provide additional drones, potentially to other major LSOC sites.

MAA Approved RPAS. Due to the security requirements of the RPAS, and for reasons of governance, the MAA Regulatory Article 1600 Acceptable Means of Compliance (1) requires that the supplier must come from the list of approved suppliers authorised by the RPAS Delivery Team in the MoD at the point of contract award.

The Authority is issuing the attached RFI to understand the availability, capability and competitiveness of available Remotely Piloted Aircraft System along with training provision and opportunities and through life support throughout its in-service time.