Supply of Drones and Associated Training

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a national agency based in Bristol, UK, has completed the procurement process for the supply of drones and associated training. Under the classification of non-piloted aircraft, this procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is aimed at enhancing DVSA's operational capabilities. The tender process reached the award stage by June 2026, following a limited procurement method, which involved a direct award without the prior publication of a call for competition. This specific procurement was directly awarded from a framework agreement Y23046 managed by Kent County Council, and was signed on the 18th of March, 2026, for a contract value of £84,060.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating within the drone manufacturing and training industries. Companies specialised in supplying unmanned aerial vehicles and training services will find relevance in this procurement initiative. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those with expertise in aviation technology and training stand to benefit from such contracts that provide them an entry point to collaborate with national agencies like the DVSA. Given the direct award nature, businesses already part of established frameworks or with the ability to offer bespoke solutions quickly may find a strategic advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Drones and Associated Training

Notice Description

"THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY DVSA FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRONES AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY DVSA FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRONES AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING.

Procurement Information

This was a direct award from a framework Y23046 (Kent County Council)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRIVER VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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