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Anafi UKR

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 11:31

AwardUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 12:58

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, titled "Anafi UKR," completed on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury, England, focuses on the procurement of non-piloted aircraft. Categorised under goods, this procurement was initiated through direct procurement methods, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract's value amounts to £58,440, covering a period from 10th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. With the award being active since 9th October 2025, this process is at the award stage, and has been updated most recently on 16th December 2025. The delivery is based in England, specifically in the postal code SP40JQ.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace technology and specifically those specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles. With a direct procurement approach, it offers favourable conditions for SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the buyer's suitability criteria. COPTRZ LIMITED, identified as the supplier, exemplifies a small to medium enterprise scale operation engaging in this sector. Businesses that have expertise in non-piloted aircraft design and production are particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities with DSTL, aiding in substantial business growth and development within this specialised industry segment.

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Notice Title

Anafi UKR

Notice Description

ANAFI UKR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9440bfe-f18a-4b28-9db3-7d4d6af59a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6b5d11-dd27-4e80-b831-b14d0650785d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Cameron Gall
Contact Email
commercial-sp1@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980956157

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

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