Acquisition of SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Air System UK4
- Buyer
- Ministry of Defence
- Value
- £120,000
- Closes
- 19 November 2026
- Where
- Portsmouth, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The Ministry of Defence is buying a SKYDIO X10D drone (uncrewed air system). This is a specific piece of equipment for drone operations or services.
What the buyer wants
• Supply or provide access to a SKYDIO X10D uncrewed air system (drone) • Potentially provide drone piloting, maintenance, or operational support services • Comply with UK Defence procurement and security standards
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract almost certainly requires you to be an authorised SKYDIO distributor or have formal partnership with SKYDIO, plus Defence security clearance and specialist drone certification. Most small trades will be automatically excluded.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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