Tender

RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework," is initiated by the Civil Aviation Authority, headquartered in Crawley, UK. This tender focuses on securing services related to technical testing, analysis, and consultancy for drone product evaluations. This open procurement procedure was published on 12th August 2025 and pertains to the services industry category. It covers multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. Business users should note the deadline for submitting tenders is 19th September 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2030, with a value of £1,500,000.

This tender presents ample opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical testing and consultancy services. With an open competitive process, businesses with expertise in RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) testing can gain significant exposure and establish partnerships within diverse geographical locations. Enterprises poised to provide innovative testing solutions and meet proficient standards are likely well-suited to participate in this framework, potentially leading to substantial business growth over the four-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Notice Description

RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bc8dadb-142f-4443-9003-10979c250bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf56c6e-ef0d-4cf7-a968-5ae145f68e0f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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