This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework," spearheaded by the Civil Aviation Authority, culminated in an award phase on 26 November 2025. This public procurement focused on services within the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy sector. The awarded contracts will cater to various testing needs, including drone-specific evaluations and cybersecurity services, across the United Kingdom. Utilising an open procedure, the procurement method ensured comprehensive bidding, with awards made on a price criterion. The contracts were signed on 24 November 2025, encompassing services in accordance with UK and international standards, with an active status reported across all awarded lots.

The "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework" offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses adept in technical testing and consultancy. Firms specialising in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), machinery inspection, chemical safety, or cybersecurity, particularly those operating in compliance with international standards like ISO, are best suited for these opportunities. Both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the framework's provision of contracts, opening pathways for expanded service delivery within the UK and aligning with pressing regulatory requirements. The framework's structure encourages diverse participation, facilitating business growth through comprehensive and standard-driven service offerings.

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Notice Title

RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Notice Description

RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.

Lot Information

Drone specific product evaluations

Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to UAS following UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and designated industry standards supporting this regulation for the technical areas.

Non-drone specific product evaluations

Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to non-UAS characteristics and product safety aspects not concerning flight safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation 2008, the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 or the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and the designated industry standards supporting these regulations for the technical areas.

Chemical

Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to general product safety requirements related to chemical and environmental safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as POP Regulation 2019/1021, REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) or RoHS and any designated industry standard supporting these regulations for the areas.

Cyber Security

Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to cyber security requirements following relevant designated and international standards and best practices, such as ISO 15408 or ISO 19790 for the areas and technical aspects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05852f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077097-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

72212732 - Data security software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,001 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Civil Aviation Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU

DEKRA GmbH

LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A

MADRONES LTD

SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD

SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD

TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD

VANTAGEUAV LTD

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