TENDER FOR THE ACQUISITION AND SUPPORT OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (RPAS) WITH A MICRO/MINI ROTORCRAFT CLASS OF WEIGHT NOT EXCEEDING 2.5 KG. | Tenderlake

TENDER FOR THE ACQUISITION AND SUPPORT OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (RPAS) WITH A MICRO/MINI ROTORCRAFT CLASS OF WEIGHT NOT EXCEEDING 2.5 KG.

Contract Value:
EUR 16M - 16M
Notice Type:
Contract Notice
Published Date:
24 February 2026
Closing Date:
09 March 2026
Location(s):
IT ITALIA (IT Italy/ITALIA)
Description:
The project involves the procurement of 196 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) of Micro/Mini rotorcraft class, each equipped with various sensors, ground segments, maintenance support, and training services.

Mini Micro UAV acquisition and support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with Micro Mini rotorcraft class, weighing not more than 2.5 kg. The Contract amount is €15,515,744.05, including the unprogrammed share which will be calculated based on the reduction from the starting bid and cannot exceed the limit of 20% of the contract amount. Furthermore, the offer must provide an option for a total amount equal to 50% of the contractual amount. Therefore, the maximum amount for the company is €23,273,616.08 (€15,515,744.05 + €7,757,872.03). There is a need to procure Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with a rotorcraft capable of performing complex technical-operational tasks due to a multiple array of installable sensors, new transmission technologies, and a widespread distribution of information. The mandate aims to acquire: - 196 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) of Micro/Mini rotorcraft class, weighing no more than 2.5 Kg, each including: • 1 aircraft with the corresponding multisensor: Electro-Optical/Infra-Red; • 1 complete ground segment (composed of 2 command and control stations (Ground Control Station - GCS) with embedded simulator, communication apparatus for the control of the aircraft and for data and image reception/transmission, interconnection and power supply equipment, Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE); • an additional complete radio terminal (for each system) to allow integration within the tactical network of the Italian Army - equipment/devices for carrying out all activities provided in the maintenance plans of LINE (in the field) and BASE MAINTENANCE (laboratory); - tactical transport backpacks for the system and cases (type “peli case”) for operational/strategic transport; - Spare Parts (PdR) aimed at ensuring 100 flight hours per system per year for three years; - Additional sensors for acquisition: 3D photogrammetric, thermal IR with IR sensor; - User and maintenance manuals; - on-site technical assistance on call, for scheduled and corrective maintenance activities on the national territory for 18 months; - engineering assistance aimed at ensuring flight safety in accordance with current aviation regulations for 18 months; - offline technical assistance; - training courses for operator instructors, technical maintenance instructors, and for operators and maintenance technicians; - Type Certification activities of the RPAS system according to what is provided by AER(EP).P22; - verification of the System through cyber vulnerability assessment tests.


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TENDER FOR THE ACQUISITION AND SUPPORT OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (RPAS) WITH A MICRO/MINI ROTORCRAFT CLASS OF WEIGHT NOT EXCEEDING 2.5 KG..
Mini Micro UAV acquisition and support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with Micro Mini rotorcraft class, weighing not more than 2.5 kg. The Contract amount is €15,515,744.05, including the unprogrammed share which will be calculated based on the reduction from the starting bid and cannot exceed the limit of 20% of the contract amount. Furthermore, the offer must provide an option for a total amount equal to 50% of the contractual amount. Therefore, the maximum amount for the company is €23,273,616.08 (€15,515,744.05 + €7,757,872.03). There is a need to procure Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with a rotorcraft capable of performing complex technical-operational tasks due to a multiple array of installable sensors, new transmission technologies, and a widespread distribution of information. The mandate aims to acquire: - 196 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) of Micro/Mini rotorcraft class, weighing no more than 2.5 Kg, each including: • 1 aircraft with the corresponding multisensor: Electro-Optical/Infra-Red; • 1 complete ground segment (composed of 2 command and control stations (Ground Control Station - GCS) with embedded simulator, communication apparatus for the control of the aircraft and for data and image reception/transmission, interconnection and power supply equipment, Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE); • an additional complete radio terminal (for each system) to allow integration within the tactical network of the Italian Army - equipment/devices for carrying out all activities provided in the maintenance plans of LINE (in the field) and BASE MAINTENANCE (laboratory); - tactical transport backpacks for the system and cases (type “peli case”) for operational/strategic transport; - Spare Parts (PdR) aimed at ensuring 100 flight hours per system per year for three years; - Additional sensors for acquisition: 3D photogrammetric, thermal IR with IR sensor; - User and maintenance manuals; - on-site technical assistance on call, for scheduled and corrective maintenance activities on the national territory for 18 months; - engineering assistance aimed at ensuring flight safety in accordance with current aviation regulations for 18 months; - offline technical assistance; - training courses for operator instructors, technical maintenance instructors, and for operators and maintenance technicians; - Type Certification activities of the RPAS system according to what is provided by AER(EP).P22; - verification of the System through cyber vulnerability assessment tests.

The Buyer:
DIREZIONE DEGLI ARMAMENTI AERONAUTICI E PER L’AERONAVIGABILITÀ
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CPV Code(s):
34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft