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[Advance Notice] Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

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Published
27 Sept 2026
Closes
5 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
35030827
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Defence & Security

Details

RFx ID: 35030827 Organisation: Ministry of Defence Open date: Monday, 28 September 2026 9:00 AM +13:00 Close date: Monday, 5 October 2026 5:00 PM +13:00 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 Region: International Overview: 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 website http://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.

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

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