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Drones Replacement (2026-2029)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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26 May 2026 at 16:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire is engaged in a public procurement process aimed at replacing drones and associated equipment from 2026 to 2029. This process falls under the industry category of police equipment and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Lancashire. The procurement method employed was limited competition, classified as below the procurement threshold. The tender, indexed with the ID "Intend 2597", has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26 May 2026. The procurement's legal basis is linked to the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The main supplier for this contract is COPTRZ LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, UK, with the contractual period extending from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of drones and police equipment. Companies with expertise in unmanned aerial vehicles and their accompanying technologies will find this procurement a lucrative prospect, especially those that can operate within a limited competitive framework. Given the scope of the contract and its focus on public safety, smaller businesses or SMEs with innovative solutions and a track record in security and law enforcement sectors might find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming tenders. Moreover, engaging in such contracts could pave the way for further collaborations with public authorities, adding a prestigious client to their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drones Replacement (2026-2029)

Notice Description

drones and associated equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049215-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,487 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPTRZ

Further Information

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