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Purchase of 6 x Drone platforms and ancillaries

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of six drone platforms and their ancillaries has been completed by Natural Resources Wales, a public authority part of the central government, operating under the Welsh devolved regulations. The tender, titled "Purchase of 6 x Drone platforms and ancillaries," falls under the industry category of goods related to radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and photographic equipment. The drones are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region. This contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, under the "Below threshold - limited competition" category, allowing for swift completion. Key dates include the contract's start on 26 February 2026, with it concluding on 31 March 2026, and it was officially signed on 25 February 2026, valued at GBP 44,999.98.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone technologies, communication equipment, or similar fields to explore growth potential by aligning with public sector requirements. Companies with expertise or products that complement aerial platforms and their ancillaries can find opportunities to showcase their innovative solutions. The awarded contract was secured by Coptrz Ltd, indicating that SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) have the advantage of competing in similar tenders, especially within the framework of limited competition processes. Through strategic partnerships or improved offerings, businesses can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their reach and establish themselves within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 6 x Drone platforms and ancillaries

Notice Description

Award of 6 x Drone platforms and the ancillaries through S2W Quick Quotes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018680-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

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