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Drone Airspace Unified Traffic Management

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Drone Airspace Unified Traffic Management" services, awarding the contract to ADJ Soft trading as Dronecloud. This contract focuses on providing Uncrewed or Unified Traffic Management (UTM) services to ensure safe drone operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight. The procurement method was a direct award, executed without competition, and falls under the "goods" category. The contract commences on 1st September 2026 and is planned to end on 31st August 2027. The service will be delivered throughout various regions in the UK, and involves a monthly subscription with a potential overall annual cost, including VAT, of £77,832.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities in the technological and aerospace sectors, specifically for companies adept at offering innovative drone management solutions. Businesses specialising in flight control software and remote monitoring systems would particularly benefit from this procurement, given the specific needs addressed by the UTM services. The contract's potential to enhance operational safety in airspace could further drive demand in this growing industry, allowing companies to expand their portfolio of advanced aviation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drone Airspace Unified Traffic Management

Notice Description

Provision of Uncrewed or Unified Traffic Management (UTM) services via ADJ Soft Limited t/as Dronecloud. Use of the UTM is to ensure Drone flights which are Beyond Visual Line of Sight remain safe and can be deconflicted from other airspace users. Payment of service is by monthly subscription, potential overall total cost for 12 month subscription incs vat PS77,832.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d25f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069895-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48120000 - Flight control software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADJ SOFT TRADING AS DRONECLOUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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