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Drones for purposes of pilot for use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has completed the procurement process titled "Drones for purposes of pilot for use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands," falling under the industry category of surveillance systems. The contracting authority is a public authority within sub-central government. This procurement, carried out through a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold, was finished on 22nd April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 25th December 2025 and concluded on 25th March 2026, involves the delivery of drones and related equipment within the UKG region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced surveillance systems, specifically SMEs like IRED LIMITED, which was awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in drone technology and those capable of providing comprehensive equipment and maintenance services for operational deployment at football matches could leverage such tenders to expand their market presence. The completion of procurement stages highlights the importance of being prepared for direct awards under legislative procurement frameworks, enabling swifter engagement with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Drones for purposes of pilot for use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands

Notice Description

Order of drones in a box (plus associated equipment ) for purposes of pilot of use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036644-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35125000 - Surveillance system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,306 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
25 Dec 2025 - 25 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 WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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