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Drone Mapping/Surveying System

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University, a sub-central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, recently completed a limited procurement process for a Drone Mapping/Surveying System. The project focuses on assessing hurricane damage and species vulnerability across six Jamaican forest ecosystems. This tender involved acquiring an Integrated UAV Remote Sensing & Surveying System configured for high-precision environmental mapping and post-disaster ecological assessment. The award was given to COPTRZ LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, for supplying a DJI Matrice 400 Drone Mapping Platform equipped with LiDAR and Multispectral Payloads. The contract, valued at £37,097.20, was signed on 27 February 2026 and is active from 16 March 2026 to 15 June 2026. Additional details were published on 17 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles and remote sensing technology. Companies with expertise in non-piloted aircraft manufacturing, as well as environmental and disaster assessment services, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. By securing contracts related to cutting-edge technology solutions like UAV systems, businesses can significantly expand their market presence and contribute to pivotal scientific studies in ecological assessment. The demand for specialised expertise in deploying advanced mapping platforms underscores the potential for growth in sectors related to environmental technology and disaster management solutions.

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Notice Title

Drone Mapping/Surveying System

Notice Description

Project name: Assessing hurricane damage and species vulnerability across six Jamaican forest ecosystems following catastrophic and compounding hurricanes. Hurricane Melissa represents an unprecedented scientific opportunity for studying the impact of the most powerful hurricane on record (since 1851) on six distinct tropical forest ecosystems in Jamaica, including a World Heritage site. This procurement covers the acquisition of an Integrated UAV Remote Sensing & Surveying System, specifically configured for high-precision environmental mapping and post-disaster ecological assessment. DJI Matrice 400 Drone Mapping Platform with LiDAR and Multispectral Payloads will assist in generation of valuable baseline data including species damage rankings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024130-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

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