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COV - 22010 - Commercial Drone Services

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for commercial drone services under the title "COV - 22010 - Commercial Drone Services." The contract, valued at £30,000, focuses on survey analysis services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), with key dates including the tender period ending on 4th March 2025 and the contract period running from 9th March 2025 to 4th March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Skyfarer Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in the commercial drone services sector, particularly those capable of providing survey analysis services and working with highways, digital, and CVL sectors. Large-scale enterprises, like Skyfarer Ltd, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially given the contract value and specialised service requirements. The awarding of this contract by Coventry City Council highlights the potential for future similar opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - 22010 - Commercial Drone Services

Notice Description

Test connectivity/operate mobile solutions/carry out surveys working with Highways/Digital/CVL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7c11a81-d32c-4477-95ba-c00d8527b567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14ed963-eeaf-46fa-8d74-2f0190c4b73f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYFARER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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