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Drones Class Marking - Phase 2

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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08 Apr 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process concerning the "Drones Class Marking - Phase 2" project, conducted under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54. The project, located in London, falls under the services category and focuses on aligning drone class marking standards with UK regulations. The procurement was carried out via a direct method, without competition due to its below threshold status, and was awarded to BSI Standards Limited. The contract commenced on 30th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Key objectives include developing UK-specific standardisation content for drone marking.

This contract presents growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in technical consultancy and feasibility studies, particularly those with expertise in developing and aligning standards to regulatory requirements. Businesses in the field of advisory services and technical analysis would find this project aligns well with their capabilities, given the need for expertise in navigating and implementing statutory instruments and standardisation processes within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drones Class Marking - Phase 2

Notice Description

The UK has introduced updated drone class marking requirements through statutory instruments, creating divergence from the European EN 4709 series of standards. Phase 2 will implement the outputs of Phase 1 through drafting and coordination of the necessary UK-specific standardisation content. This contract pertains to phase 2 delivery and shall deliver stage 2 - Drone Class Marking Standards Alignment across the EN 4709 series.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI STANDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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