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Tethered Drones

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 13:22

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 16:20

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Award

31 Jan 2024 at 16:19

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2023 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Planning

02 Aug 2022 at 14:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed its procurement process for tethered drones, classified under the video-surveillance system industry category. This process, governed by open procedure, involved goods procurement and included two lots for drones operating at different altitudes. Although these lots were cancelled, the contracts, signed on 13th and 16th April 2026, were awarded to ALPHAGEO LTD and KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED, valued at £250,000 and £520,000, respectively. This contract addresses the UK region and falls into the award stage with completion status.

This procurement opportunity provides a business growth avenue for companies specialising in drone technology, surveillance systems, or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. The Ministry of Justice's engagement suggests a preference for competitive pricing and robust service provision in contract fulfilment. Businesses excelling in these areas and capable of meeting public sector procurement rigorously will find participating in such tenders beneficial. Moreover, the contract's focus on video-surveillance systems aligns well with security and law enforcement applications, expanding the scope for innovative technology providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tethered Drones

Notice Description

Tethered Drones

Lot Information

Tethered Drones

Tethered Drones operating at 45 metres above ground level

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.

Tethered Drones

Tethered drones operating at 70 metres above ground level

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03583f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039901-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months 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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Justice
Additional Buyers

Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex

YPO

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALPHAGEO LTD

Coptrz Ltd

KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED

Further Information

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