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Supply of Drones and Associated Training

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) completed a procurement process to supply drones and associated training, targeting the non-piloted aircraft industry. The tender, identified as "Supply of Drones and Associated Training," was procured under a direct award method. The total contract, valued at £84,060, covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and internationally. The award date was 18 March 2026, with the contract period set from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2028. Although the procurement status is complete, details were published for transparency purposes on 9 June 2026.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses providing goods and services within the non-piloted aircraft category, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the awarded supplier, iRed Limited. Companies capable of delivering drones and specialised training can leverage market opportunities in the aforementioned regions. The engagement indicates a specific interest in suppliers who can meet specialised equipment and training needs, presenting a fertile ground for businesses aiming to expand in the government contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Drones and Associated Training

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY DVSA FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRONES AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660581f0-8493-4d0f-a197-518a0afcb6e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfc5bd4-e7c5-44ee-a752-73f98f671298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRED

Further Information

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