Drone Demonstration and Development Project

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: I.3 Instead of: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder Read: Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884f0f85-8a05-487a-a4c9-ab9336abb6f2 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. 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.