Tender

Supply of Fixed Wing Drone

DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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17 Feb 2025 at 13:10

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17 Feb 2025 at 13:05

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking to appoint one or more contractors to supply a Fixed Wing Drone to support their diverse operations, aiming to enhance their Drone Team's capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles (CPV code 35613000) and is based in the South West of the United Kingdom, specifically Exeter, Devon (postcode EX2 7HQ). The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates for this tender include the end of the tender period on 3rd March 2025, and the contract period, which is set to start on 21st April 2025 and end on 21st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly those with expertise in fixed-wing drone technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market reach and contribute to an array of policing activities, such as emergency service incidents, search operations, and major crime investigations. Companies specialising in the technology and maintenance of drones stand to benefit greatly from this procurement, enabling them to demonstrate their capabilities on a regional and national scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Fixed Wing Drone

Notice Description

The Customer wishes to appoint one or more Contractor(s) to provide a Fixed Wing Drone to support the expansion of the Drone Fleet and the operators of the devices in line with variety of diverse operations, to continually improve and enhance Policing. Devon and Cornwall Drone Team currently utilise several different aircraft which are operated through rotary or propeller functionality. A Fixed Wing Drone poses fundamental benefits to further efficiently deliver their services to the wider Force, regionally or nationally through Mutual Aid work. The objective of this tender is to further enhance the team's capabilities, enabling the Drone Team to continue to providing air support and situational awareness for a variety of policing situations, including spontaneous and planned Emergency Service Incidents, searches for missing persons, investigative support, Road Traffic Collisions, Major Crime, and Event planning and management using Fixed Wing capabilities. Additional information: Additional information on how to apply for this contract - direct to sell2 website (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders) Keyword Search unmanned Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0812b95-8feb-47d4-969f-ecf11bbbb545
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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