Award

CSP25764 - Drone

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, concluded with awarding a contract titled "CSP25764 - Drone". The award falls under the industry category for non-piloted aircraft, focusing on the procurement of a drone. It was conducted through a limited competition procurement method below the threshold, and the contract was awarded on 8th January 2026, with the award notice published on 12th January 2026. This specific process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The procurement stage reported is in the "award" and "contract" tag, indicating completion.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of drone technology, specifically in the non-piloted aircraft sector. The awarded contract, valued gross at GBP 15,179.94, was secured by BuzzFlyer Ltd, demonstrating a favourable environment for SMEs looking to expand within the UK's central government market. Companies operating in the technology and aerospace sectors with capabilities aligned to provide such goods may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and establishing a reputation within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

CSP25764 - Drone

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a drone to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06036d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,649 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUZZFLYER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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