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Drone for UWE Estates

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for the "Drone for UWE Estates" project categorised under aerial mapping services. Located in Bristol, the procurement utilised a direct method under the legal basis ID 2023/54, involving no competition due to being below threshold. The procurement process transitioned from tender initiation to award and was made official with the contract signed on 12 November 2025 and active the following day, covering a contract period from 13 to 14 November 2025. The procurement was focused on services within the UK, specifically in the region UKK12, United Kingdom, with the contract awarded to RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP, a large-scale supplier based in Woodstock, UK.

This tender offers business growth opportunities specifically for firms involved in aerial mapping services, effectively enabling the University to enhance its facilities through Drone as a Service (DAAS). Companies specialising in remote sensing, geospatial services, and technology integration who can provide innovative solutions tailored to institutional needs are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Such contracts, although executed without competition, highlight niches where businesses can position themselves to deliver specialised service offerings under direct procurement approaches, paving the way for potential future collaborations with educational institutions or public authorities.

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Notice Title

Drone for UWE Estates

Notice Description

Drone as a service (DAAS) for UWE Estates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078858-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354200 - Aerial mapping 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
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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