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Supply of Drones

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Drones" to the Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies has reached the award stage. Managed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk and Norfolk, this process involves the supply of unmanned aerial vehicles, with a contract that became active on 21st February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is classified as below threshold with details being unknown. The contract was signed on 20th February 2026, with a gross amount of £69,793. Deliveries are to be made across various regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The main procurement category is goods, ensuring the needs of the public authority in Ipswich and Wymondham are met efficiently.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drone technology and unmanned aerial vehicles, as it involves providing advanced technological solutions to law enforcement agencies in Suffolk and Norfolk. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those based in the United Kingdom and specialising in bespoke drone technologies, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and open new avenues for future collaborations with similar public authorities, reinforcing their market presence within the law enforcement and technology sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of Drones

Notice Description

Supply of Drones to the Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies. Purchased in accordance with CSOs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016429-2026
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
£69,793 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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