Drone swarm solution for experimentation and testing

Details

RFx ID :	34288221
Tender Name :	Drone swarm solution for experimentation and testing
Reference # :	RFP 2895
Open Date :	Friday, 23 October 2026 10:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 20 November 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Procurement
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	25000000 - Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Vik Jadhav .
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) seeking a limited quantity of uncrewed aerial systems (drones) capable of being coordinated through a single operator interface. The solution will support Defence Science & Technology (DST) research, testing, experimentation, and evaluation activities. The requirement is for a small-scale solution intended to support capability assessment and experimentation. It is not intended for operational use or large-scale fleet deployment.

To access the documentation please go to NZDF's SmartProcure website: https://nzdf.bravosolution.com

All respondents must submit any questions and their tender responses through NZDF's SmartProcure website. Registration to SmartProcure is simple and free, just click "Register Now". If you require assistance, please email dcs.vm@nzdf.mil.nz