Tenders/[Advance Notice] Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System

[Advance Notice] Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System

Ministry of Defence

Published: Sep 28, 2026

Updated: Sep 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the security and defense, information and communication technology and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Hardware and Coastal Marine. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This is an Advance Notice published by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence. Following the earlier Request for Information (RFI) in March, 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.The Ministry intends to publish an open market Request for Tender (RFT) in early October 2026, and interested suppliers are recommended to subscribe to this tender notice so you don’t miss any up-coming notifications relating to this tender. If you haven’t registered on GETS, please visit New Zealand Government Procurement websitehttp://procurement.govt.nz/suppliers/gets/to find out how to register.Please note that specific questions in relation to this RFT will be answered after the release of the RFT.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 1,310 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 61 currently open and 932 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. Tenders span 7 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, UK Contracts Finder, and GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: September 30, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.