Planning

Regional Drone Purchases

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Regional Drone Purchases." This initiative falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles and is focused on sourcing drones that accommodate varying payloads and interoperability functionality. Located in Exeter, the procurement process is currently in the preliminary market engagement stage, with a key milestone scheduled for 19th September 2025, when remote questionnaires and virtual meetings are anticipated. The anticipated contract period for this procurement is set to begin on 2nd February 2026 and could extend until 2nd February 2030, with opportunities for renewal. The procurement is valued at approximately £150,000 to £170,000 GBP. The deadline for expressing future interest is noted for 1st November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in providing unmanned aerial vehicles. Companies that can demonstrate technical capability, economic and financial stability, and innovation in drone technology would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to enhance or replace the current fleet of drones for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, potentially Gloucestershire police forces, and other regional Blue-light organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest as there is an outlined suitability for such businesses. Engaging in this tender process could open doors for business growth, particularly for suppliers capable of offering dynamic and evolving drone solutions. Interested parties are invited to engage in the market analysis phase by completing a related questionnaire and potentially participating in further discussions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Drone Purchases

Notice Description

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market analysis to understand the commercial supply base for a Mixture of Drones (Aircraft) to accommodate varying payloads and interoperability functionality. We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing. This opportunity will be dynamic and evolving. This Notice is to alert the market of the potential parameters of the requirements. We would like to hear from you as part of our market analysis phase, by way of completing a brief questionnaire to establish relevant information. Contact the Procurement team listed for more detail. There may be further request to discuss the requirement via team's meeting at SWPPS discretion. The Device(s) are required to either replace, enhance or uplift the current Fleet of Drones for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset and potentially Gloucestershire Police Forces, in additional to other regional Forces or Blue-light organisations who may express an interest to utilise this contract. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement .

Planning Information

Remote Questionnaire & Virtual Meetings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05954a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054427-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
HAWKEY, Kirsty
Contact Email
jennifer.smith@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
07703885619

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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