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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Apr 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for the provision of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system, intended primarily for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) operations and photogrammetry as a secondary operation. This process, classified under the CPV code 35613000 for unmanned aerial vehicles, follows a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender, valued at £74,000, has transitioned to the award stage, with COPTRZ being the successful supplier. The contract period spans from 28 March 2025 to 27 March 2028, covering multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Rest of the World.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in UAV systems and related technologies. SMEs stand to gain particularly since the procurement process emphasises their suitability. Companies that provide drone-based surveying solutions, particularly those with capabilities in LiDAR, photogrammetry, and maintenance services, will find this contract highly relevant. The awarded contract will help such businesses expand their client base and gain a foothold in the public sector market, promoting substantial business growth through long-term engagement with Nuclear Waste Services Limited.

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Notice Title

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System

Notice Description

The Provision of a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system capable of performing primarily Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) operations for survey purposes, as well as photogrammetry as a secondary operation or equivalent. To also include, but not limited to, care and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d80fdd85-bca1-4424-b4a7-d7353ce9e965
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2602b90-ee48-425b-b23f-448e8a6c672d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 3-4 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
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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