Tender

The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Tender

13 Mar 2024 at 16:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service via a procurement procedure managed by BlueLight Commercial. The procurement involves the trial of using UAS for police air support services. The contract is intended for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, with a contract period starting on 1st January 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025. The tender deadline for applications is set for 15th April 2024.

This procurement opportunity is open to businesses providing services related to unmanned aerial vehicles within the administration, defence, and social security sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. With a minimum contract value of £200,000 and a total contract value of £1,200,000, businesses in these sectors can explore growth opportunities by delivering innovative solutions for police air support using UAS technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial is undertaking a procurement procedure on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to award a contract for the provision of an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service Provision as a trial to assess the feasibility of delivering police air support via UAS as detailed in the ITT Statement of Requirements document. The Contracting Authority for any contract as a result of this procurement procedure is intended to be West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Additional information: See attached tender documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44cda0f4-6164-4c5b-abe8-79da0555bc57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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