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YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services

YPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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

The procurement process involves YPO, a leading public procurement organisation based in Wakefield, UK, initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of drones and associated services. The tender, titled "YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services," falls under the category of unmanned aerial vehicles and is classified as a procurement of goods. Initially set to cover from 7th March 2023 to 6th March 2027, this updated DPS aims to fulfil the needs of YPO's internal requirements and those of its associated or subsidiary organisations. As of the latest update on 30th September 2025, the process is currently at the tender update stage, indicating ongoing refinement and management of terms, with the option for interested suppliers to participate in the electronic submission process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in drone technology, maintenance, accessories, and related services. Businesses engaging in innovative technological solutions, particularly SMEs, can find a competitive environment that focuses on quality, delivery, customer service, and price criteria. With a value of up to £500 million, firms capable of providing advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, drone servicing, technical training, and associated software or hardware solutions can leverage this DPS to expand their market presence and secure new public sector clients across the UK. The restricted procurement procedure ensures that suppliers must demonstrate adherence to selection criteria, providing a robust platform for businesses ready to meet public sector demands.

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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/061021-2025
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
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 20338 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
Contracts Team, Daniela Khan
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk, daniela.khan@surrey.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7901239756

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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