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Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System

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

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Published
5 Oct 2026
Closes
8 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
35101428
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Defence & Security

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in defence & security: “Polar Patrol Uncrewed Aerial System”. Submissions close on 8 November 2026, 34 days from today. Quote reference 35101428 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 860 notices from this buyer since 2020, 505 of them currently open. There are 9 open defence & security notices in New Zealand on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders, not through FreeTender.

Details

RFx ID: 35101428 Organisation: Ministry of Defence Open date: Monday, 5 October 2026 5:30 PM +13:00 Close date: Sunday, 8 November 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 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. . Please also note that Contract Compliance Martix will be uploaded as addenda in the next few days.

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

Context for bidders

We hold 860 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 505 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 9 open Defence & Security tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 34 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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