Tender

YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services

YPO

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:51

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30 Sep 2025 at 15:08

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05 Jan 2023 at 08:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

YPO has initiated a tender for the procurement of drones and associated services, under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for unmanned aerial vehicles, engages a restricted procedure method aimed to address the needs of public sector organisations, including YPO's own requirements and its subsidiary companies. Based in Wakefield, England, the procurement spans from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027, with a defined opportunity extending potentially up to 2033 subject to performance reviews. The tender is in the active stage, and final submissions are due by 5th March 2027.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in drone technology and related services stand to benefit, with the minimum contract value set at £5 million and an overall budget cap of £500 million. The initiative supports innovation within the sector, offering a platform for companies to leverage their expertise in goods relevant to the procurement. Engaging in this contract could foster long-term market relationships and potential expansions in the drone industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drones and Associated Drone Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. Please note that this updated contract finder notice is for:- 1. Change in YPO contact Telephone Number 2. To update the actual end date of this DPS to 05 March 2027. Some of the extension periods will no longer be taken. 3. Change to YPO's e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal can be found at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cbcee53-2bd3-4f0c-99df-155683c38a32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 202711 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2027 30 days
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
YPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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