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Drones

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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17 Nov 2021 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary seeking to acquire unmanned aerial vehicles, specifically three DJI Matrice 300 drones, under a limited competitive quotation method. The procurement was initiated as a tender, with the contract awarded to CAELUS DRONES LTD on 17 November 2021, following a process that concluded on 1 November 2021. The total value of the contract is £46,000, and the contract period extends from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022, with the equipment to be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment, particularly those with experience in competitive quoting for public sector contracts. Companies that align with the needs of the Lancashire Constabulary, such as drone manufacturers or suppliers of related technology, could leverage this contract to establish a foothold within the public sector, potentially leading to further engagements and business growth in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Drones

Notice Description

This is the acceptance of a quotation from CAELUS for the purchase of 3 x DJI Matrice 300 drones and associated equipment following a 3 quote process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-252c188e-4e03-4438-be10-53b16d9e4881
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f78d04-3584-4bc6-acad-6aefe880abb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
PAUL EASTHAM
Contact Email
paul.eastham@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
01772 412322

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAELUS DRONES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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