Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System

Details

RFx ID :	35101428
Tender Name :	Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System
Reference # :	1-478-002
Open Date :	Monday, 5 October 2026 5:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Sunday, 8 November 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Tenders (RFT)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	25000000 - Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components 46000000 - Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services
Regions:	International
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Asako Iijima polaruas@defence.govt.nz N/A
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
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This is a Request for Tender published by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence. Following the earlier Advance Notice, the Ministry is seeking to procure a polar-capable uncrewed aerial system (UAS) package to enhance the ability of HMNZS Aotearoa to undertake patrols and monitor activity in the Southern Ocean. Please note the Ministry is hosting an online Industry Briefing and details with instruction for registering to this briefing in the RFT Part One document.
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Please also note that Contract Compliance Martix will be uploaded as addenda in the next few days.