Tactical Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) System Managed Service
Buyer: Home Office
- Published
- 4 February 2026
- Estimated value
- £29,000,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 009804-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06467c
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 35613000Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 35720000Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
- 72300000Data services
Description
The Home Office seeks an experienced commercial provider to supply capable Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to support the Border Security Command's (BSC) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The RPAS must be capable of detecting, identifying, and tracking vessels and individuals within the defined area of operations, operating as part of a multi layered ISR framework that includes manned aviation, maritime assets, and land based infrastructure. The systems will provide enhanced situational awareness to inform operational decision making and support the effective tasking and coordination of operational assets The primary operational role of the RPAS will be to conduct routine surveillance missions in support of Search, Rescue and Recovery (SRR) activity.
Official publications
- FTS · 009804-2026 · 4 February 2026
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