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RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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26 Nov 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework" contract has been awarded by the Civil Aviation Authority, located at Aviation House, Crawley, UK. This project, classified under the industry category of Technical Testing, Analysis and Consultancy Services (CPV code 71600000), involves providing RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) Testing Services to evaluate class-marked drones. The process followed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 24th November 2025, commencing on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement method adopted was an open tender, with a total value of £1,500,000, and the services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the UK, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive RPAS evaluation services. Companies with expertise in advanced drone technology testing would be well-positioned to collaborate or provide subcontracting services within this framework. The inclusion of multiple large-scale suppliers such as ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU, LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A, and others suggests potential partnership and networking opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their capabilities and market reach within the aeronautical and technology testing sectors.

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Notice Title

RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7927f6d7-d919-44c3-b547-00484b12d8e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8f6495-95da-4526-aa06-09637310b752
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU

DEKRA

LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE

MADRONES

SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

SPYRIAN ENGINEERING

TUV RHEINLAND

VANTAGEUAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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