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Project Corvus - Procurement of an Uncrewed Air System to support the Army Land Tactical Deep Find 24-hr Persistent Surveillance Requirement

Defence Equipment and Support
South West
Direct award
31 August 2026 to 31 August 2031

Procurement of an uncrewed air system capability designed to meet a 24-hour persistent surveillance requirement for land-based tactical deep find operations. The contract includes the delivery of the aerial platform and associated support services over an initial five-year term, with an option for an additional five years of support.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £220m; As published
Published: 24 July 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 24 July 2026; Tekever Ltd
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 31 August 2031

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of advanced uncrewed air systems and persistent surveillance technology to support tactical intelligence, reconnaissance, and long-endurance monitoring operations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
24 July 2026
Contract awardedto Tekever Ltd
24 July 2026
Contract starts
31 August 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2031

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3,120× the typical drones contract (£71k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3846636/project-corvus-procurement-of-an-uncrewed-air-system-to-support-the-army-land-ta
Buyer reference: UAS/00122
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d322
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. Project Corvus - Procurement of an Uncrewed Air System to support the Army Land Tactical Deep Find 24-hr Persistent Surveillance Requirement. Contract award, 24 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3846636/project-corvus-procurement-of-an-uncrewed-air-system-to-support-the-army-land-ta (accessed 12 October 2026).