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Drone specialist

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking based in Didcot, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Drone specialist," involved engaging a drone specialist to support activities alongside the Flight Operation Manager at the Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC). This procurement falls under the services category, particularly business and management consultancy services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, indicating no competition. The contract was completed and awarded to IRED Limited on 16 September 2025, with the service period running from 22 September 2025 to 19 December 2025. The procurement stage has already reached completion, with all relevant documentation published on 13 November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone technology, management consultancy, and business services to engage with a leading public sector organisation. Companies with experience in collaboration with flight operation teams, particularly those capable of enhancing technology-driven solutions, would be well-suited for opportunities like this. The service contract, valued at £33,000 gross, reflects an avenue for large enterprises capable of deploying specialist skills and technology in aerospace and related fields to potentially expand their portfolios and gain strategic partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Drone specialist

Notice Description

Drone specialist to support the activity alongside the Flight Operation Manager at DTDC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e09f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073618-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 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
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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