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COV - 22809 - 721430453 - Testing of Drone

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, overseen by Coventry City Council, involved the awarding of a contract for the testing of a drone in a box with dedicated communications systems. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically related to survey analysis services. The contracting process was initiated without competition, employing a direct procurement method under the 'below threshold' criteria. The contract, identified as COV - 22809, was awarded to Skyfarer Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Rugby. The contract was signed on 11th June 2025 and ran until 30th June 2025, with a value of £30,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in advanced surveying technologies and drone communication systems. Large-scale companies with capabilities in providing innovative and reliable drone testing solutions could find this contract particularly beneficial. The under-competitive nature of the contract highlights potential opportunities for firms looking to establish or expand relationships with public sector clients like Coventry City Council. Businesses that can offer specialised services or have a track record of delivering complex technical projects would likely be well-suited to compete in this domain.

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Notice Title

COV - 22809 - 721430453 - Testing of Drone

Notice Description

Testing of Drone in a box with dedicated Comms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKYFARER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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