Award

Technical Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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03 Jul 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, a sub-central government public authority located at Drakes Circus, Plymouth, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of Technical Equipment under the title "Technical Equipment". The procurement was conducted through a limited method under a status of complete, focusing on the industry category of goods, specifically electrotechnical equipment. The contract has been awarded to Drone Pilot Academy Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Barnsley, UK. This award, active under a contract period from 29 May 2025 to 5 July 2025, spans multiple regions across the UK. The procurement was finalized according to the legal basis set forth in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrotechnical equipment, particularly those classified as SMEs, as it highlights the potential for access to contracts with public authorities. Companies skilled in supplying sophisticated technical products can position themselves favourably by leveraging such opportunities with institutions like the University of Plymouth. The multi-region delivery requirement offers further prospects for expansion and establishment in diverse geographical markets within the UK.

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Notice Title

Technical Equipment

Notice Description

The supply of Technical Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037160-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,571 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 5 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRONE PILOT ACADEMY

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