Planning

Firefighting Flying Drone - Market Engagement

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for firefighting equipment, specifically focusing on drones capable of delivering 100 litres per minute or more of water at a height of 40 metres and above. This market engagement notice, titled "Firefighting Flying Drone - Market Engagement," is directed towards suppliers who can meet these specifications. The engagement invites interested parties to express their interest via the Delta portal by 28th November 2025, with demonstrations scheduled at Kent Fire and Rescue sites located in Maidstone or Rochester on the available dates of 13th, 27th, and 28th November, and 11th December 2025. The total estimated value of this project is £150,000, and it falls under the goods category. The process is guided by the legal framework set out in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced firefighting technology, particularly those with capabilities in drone technologies that can meet the demanding operational requirements specified. Companies with strong research and development capabilities in drone and aerial firefighting systems would find this opportunity particularly appealing. Engaging with the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority could not only result in valuable contracts but also enable access to further collaborations with public safety and emergency services. Interested suppliers should promptly engage with the process to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure a position as a preferred supplier during the upcoming procurement stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firefighting Flying Drone - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to engage with suppliers of Firefighting drones which have the capability to deliver significant (100l/min plus) amounts of water at a height of 40m and above. Suppliers should express their interest via the Delta portal by Friday 28th November 2025 where they will be invited to attend a Kent Fire and Rescue site either at Maidstone or Rochester to demonstrate their drone. Where Kent Fire and Rescue have other market engagement notices which are also of interest to a supplier these will be coordinated to be on the same date. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./9VHA48XM7T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9VHA48XM7T

Planning Information

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to engage with suppliers of Firefighting drones which have the capability to deliver significant (100l/min plus) amounts of water at a height of 40m and above. Suppliers should express their interest via the Delta portal by Friday 28th November 2025 where they will be invited to attend a Kent Fire and Rescue site either at Maidstone or Rochester to demonstrate their drone. Where Kent Fire and Rescue have other market engagement notices which are also of interest to a supplier these will be coordinated to be on the same date. Currently dates available are: 13th November 2025 27th November 2025 28th November 2025 11th December 2025 Depending on the level of interest more dates may be added to accommodate suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070056-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

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
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Noble
Contact Email
elizabeth.noble@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622696121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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