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Purchase of 3 DJI Drones

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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09 Apr 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, UK, has completed a procurement process for acquiring DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral Platforms, including RTK modules and additional batteries. This contract, identified as OP.0822, falls under the category of unmanned aerial vehicles and is situated in the goods industry. The procurement method was limited competition below the threshold, with a contract award announced to Coptrz, a large company based in Leeds. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 26th January 2026, with the delivery period extending from 30th January 2026 to 30th January 2028. The contract's total gross value is £12,200.90.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drone technology and unmanned aerial vehicles. Companies with expertise in supplying drones equipped with advanced multispectral and RTK modules would find this contract an excellent prospect for growth and collaboration with a reputable public entity like Ordnance Survey. Moreover, the limited competition procurement method suggests potential for similar future engagements within the industry, presenting an enticing avenue for businesses aiming to penetrate or expand their market presence within the UK. Large enterprises that meet the technical specifications and can provide supporting infrastructure would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 3 DJI Drones

Notice Description

Supply Ordnance Survey with DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral Platforms including RTK modules (M3M RTK) and four (4) official DJI platform specific batteries per platform. Each platform charging cable is to be supplied with a UK plug as a minimum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032171-2026
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
Large

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
£10,167 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2028 2-3 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
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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