TIQUILA Programme Mini-Uncrewed Air Systems (MUAS)

The Systems Integrator is required to manage the through-life delivery and sustainment including the following:

a. Provision of Packable MUAS (up to 8kg system weight, up to 4kg Max Take-Off Weight) and Portable MUAV (up to 20kg Max Take-Off Weight) that operate from a common Ground Control Station ("GCS") with an Electro Optical/Infra- Red ("EO/IR") payload that meets the requirements of the TIQUILA Programme;

b. Provision of goods and service in support of the above;

c. A technical and digital architecture that is modular with open standards interfaces and enables the simple integration of new capabilities and upgrades to be incorporated into common base units;

d. Maintain awareness and understanding of novel and emergent technologies that could be applicable to the TIQUILA Programme; and

e. The implementation of Supplier Enabling Arrangement(s) ("SEA(s)") and/or other subcontract arrangements, that provide a flexible commercial model that engages with the Unmanned Air Systems ("UAS") market, industry, and academia; with the aim to encourage innovation and new entrants into the supply chain, to meet developing demands and to keep pace with emergent technology and threats. Additional information: Due to the pricing regime within the Contract, the Total Contract Value included in this notice is an estimated value only, which will be subject to change in line with the Variation of Price formula(s).