Contracts for Innovation: Counter UAS demonstrations in prison environments

This Contracts for Innovation (CfI) opportunity funds demonstrations and testing of low-cost counter uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technologies capable of detecting and tracking drones within UK prison estates. Organisations can apply for a share of £900,000 inclusive of VAT to carry out demonstration projects. Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity which may work with subcontractors. The demonstrators are intended to operate within UK prison environments.

Awarded contracts provide a share of a £900,000 fund (inclusive of VAT) to support demonstration and testing of counter-UAS technologies within UK prison estates.

To lead a project, applicants can be an organisation of any size, including those based in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or internationally; organisations may work alone or with other organisations as subcontractors. Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only.

Applications are submitted via the UK government's Innovation Funding Service; lead applicant must be a single legal entity and may include subcontractors.