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The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Feb 2025 at 09:11

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Tender

12 Mar 2024 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has announced an award for a contract titled "The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service" under the procurement stage of Award. This contract, initiated by BlueLight Commercial on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS), falls under the industry category of Administration, Defence, and Social Security services (CPV code 75000000). The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure, resulting in the contract being signed on 30th January 2025, with a total value of £1,058,442. The awarded supplier for this contract is Schiebel Aircraft GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly those with strong expertise in aircraft systems, general aviation knowledge, and social value contributions. The procurement, structured as an open procedure, welcomed bids from various entities, including small and medium enterprises. The project aims to trial the feasibility of using UAS for police air support, which can pave the way for innovative advancements in public safety services. Therefore, businesses that are well-suited to provide managed services for uncrewed aircraft systems and have a capability to leverage technology for public safety applications could find substantial growth opportunities through contracts like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial undertook a procurement procedure on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) with the Contracting Authority as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to award a contract for an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service ProvisionThe UAS will take part in flight trials to assess a feasibility assessment of the possibility of delivering police air support in future via a blended fleet of crewed aircraft and UAS. Title to the UAS DOES NOT pass to the Authority on completion of the project.The Contracting Authority for the contract as a result of this procurement procedure is to be West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BlueLight Commercial undertook a procurement procedure on behalf of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) with the Contracting Authority as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to award a contract for an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service ProvisionThe UAS will take part in flight trials to assess a feasibility assessment of the possibility of delivering police air support in future via a blended fleet of crewed aircraft and UAS. Title to the UAS DOES NOT transfer to the Authority upon completionThe Contracting Authority for the contract as a result of this procurement procedure is to be West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,058,442 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Schiebel Aircraft GmbH

Further Information

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