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Purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Apr 2024 at 12:25

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14 Mar 2024 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles with thermal imaging cameras. The tender was classified under the CPV code 35613000 for Unmanned aerial vehicles. The procurement method used was an Other - Request for Quotation. The contract period lasted from February 12, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

This tender by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in goods, particularly in the unmanned aerial vehicles industry category, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for participation, given the nature of the procurement process and the goods being sought.

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Notice Title

Purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Description

Purchase of aerial unmanned vehicles with thermal imaging cameras

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8415073f-3ee4-49ac-84cc-bdfecdfc74c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9e999f-c28f-493e-bae6-ad3ee3c49871
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 - Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£34,264 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karolina.pukyte@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROVIDENCE

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