Planning

Home Office - Drone 'Detect, Track and Identify' System

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 12:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a procurement process under the planning stage for its project titled "Home Office - Drone 'Detect, Track and Identify' System." The central government entity is seeking to engage with industry experts on technologies capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). This tender falls under the goods industry category, focusing on items such as radar surveillance equipment and sensors. Key locations include London, UK. Industry feedback is due by the scheduled date of 25th June 2026, ahead of the planned contract period starting on 1st December 2026 and ending on 30th November 2030. Interested suppliers must register their participation on the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of drone detection and tracking technologies, especially those capable of integrating multi-sensor systems suitable for fixed, temporary, or mobile deployment. Companies offering low-cost solutions with wide-area coverage to enhance airspace awareness are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to contribute to the establishment of a national drone airspace management capability, steadily increasing their market presence within the security and surveillance technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Office - Drone 'Detect, Track and Identify' System

Notice Description

The overall aim of a drone Detect, Track, and Identify (DTI) capability is to detect, locate, track, and identify the presence of an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) (and potentially the controller), providing airspace awareness, and enabling them to take relevant action to mitigate any threats posed by the detected drone(s). This Request for Information is part of an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in developing the national drone airspace management and intelligence capability, and to identify the most suitable options for future procurement.

Planning Information

We are seeking views on industry’s current capabilities to detect, track, and identify uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). We are interested in different technologies, as well as multi-sensor systems. We are interested in systems that can be deployed in fixed-locations, temporarily deployable (for example in support of major events), or mobile. We are also interested in low-cost, wide-area solutions that can help provide air picture understanding across large parts of the country. This Request for Information (RFI) and any future related procurement(s) will be managed electronically via the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate, suppliers must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Portal. All requests for clarification or further information in respect of this RFI should be submitted via Jaggaer. No approach of any kind in connection with this RFI should be made to any other person within, or associated with, the Authorities. Should you wish to participate, please follow the below steps: 1. Register your organisation on the Home Office e-Sourcing portal at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com and follow the link 'To register click here' or confirm access to your existing account. 2. Register your interest in the Home Office - Drone Detection 'Detection, Track, and Identify' Systems RFI exercise via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk ensuring the subject line is as follows: HSG CDU – DTI RFI Supplier Interest. 3. You will then be added to the Jaggaer project and the RFI will be shared via the portal. We will be requesting RFI responses be returned via the portal by 12:00 Thursday 25th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055204-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

38115100 - Radar surveillance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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