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Kent Drones 26-27

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Kent Drones 26-27" was carried out by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This tender, focusing on the supply of drones for 2026 - 2027, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically unmanned aerial vehicles. The procurement followed a 'direct' method, classified as below threshold and was completed without competition. The contract award stage commenced with the contract being signed on 11th May 2026, and the contract period spanned from 12th May to 13th May 2026. The project is based in the UKJ45 region and aligns with legal mandate 2023/54.

This tender offers great potential for business growth, particularly for suppliers with large-scale operational capacities. Businesses in the technology and drone manufacturing industries, like Colena Heliguy, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The procurement, having been completed efficiently without competition, indicates an opportunity for companies that meet specific niche requirements. With a contract value exceeding £22,000, it opens avenues for further partnerships with governmental bodies for businesses specialising in cutting-edge drone technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Drones 26-27

Notice Description

Quotes for drones 2026 - 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052631-2026
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
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
£22,074 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 13 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLENA HELIGUY

Further Information

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