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Provision of Drone Equipment

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, in collaboration with Norfolk, has completed the procurement process for the provision of drone equipment, as per local contract standing orders (CSOs). This contract encompasses the supply of drone kits, accessories, and two years of support services. Located in the UK under regions UKH14 and UKH17, the contract was awarded through a below-threshold procurement process. The contract period began on 21st February 2026 and will continue until 20th February 2028. The awarded contract is valued at £71,304 GBP, and it was signed on 20th February 2026.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and support of unmanned aerial vehicles and accessories. Particularly, SMEs like BLUELIGHTSDIGITAL LTD are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as evidenced by their success in securing this contract. Businesses focusing on technology advancements, especially within the public authority domain, can benefit from aligning their capabilities with the needs outlined in similar public tenders. The collaboration between the Suffolk and Norfolk commissioners underscores the importance of responsiveness to regional public safety requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Drone Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of Drone kit, accessories and inclusive of 2 years support. Purchased in accordance with local CSO's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ab2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016323-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,304 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHTSDIGITAL LTD

Further Information

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