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YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services

YPO

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TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 15:20

TenderUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 15:20

Award

31 Jan 2024 at 16:19

Tender

05 Jan 2023 at 08:32

Planning

02 Aug 2022 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

YPO has issued an amendment for the tender titled "YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services" under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework, primarily aiming to supply unmanned aerial vehicles and associated services to public sector organisations, including its subsidiaries. The procurement, classified as "goods" under the CPV code 35613000, covers Drone supply, maintenance, and services. The latest updates have altered the initial DPS period to run from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027 without any extension options, updating the communication portal to http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome for tender document access. This follows previously set guidelines, without any further commitments regarding possible renewals after three years. The procurement is at the "tenderUpdate" stage involving changes to contact details and communication methods, aiming to streamline access to necessary documentation.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in unmanned aerial vehicle technologies and services, including maintenance and operational support. Businesses adept in drone technology can expand their market within the public sector and demonstrate compliance with regulations and standards. Companies focusing on innovative drone design, technical training, and data management solutions will find significant opportunities to compete. The procurement utilises a selective "Restricted procedure," making it particularly suitable for suppliers capable of meeting stringent quality and cost benchmarks set by YPO, with 35% of the award criteria based on cost. Entering this framework could open continuous collaboration prospects within the public sector market, pivotal for firms aiming to deepen their service offerings.

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Notice Title

YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services

Notice Description

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drones and Associated Drone Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies.

Lot Information

Supply of Drones, Maintenance and Accessories

Purchase of drones (Spec A and B) required for operational policing purposes via Lot 1 of the YPO framework for Drones and Associated Drone Services ref. 1148.

Options: The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 10 years, from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2033 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.

Drone Services

Drone Services

Options: The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 10 years, from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2033 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed 9.5 years from the commencement date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03583f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034870-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20337 years to go
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Additional Buyers

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

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