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title: "Trial to Assess the Potential Uses for Drone Flights"
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# Trial to Assess the Potential Uses for Drone Flights

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14f5b548-e3a3-4f98-8d28-1b750e1d3ddd

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to engage a single drone operator for a project titled "Trial to Assess the Potential Uses for Drone Flights." The tender, classified under construction-related services, is currently in the active stage and is open for bids until 30 January 2019. The successful contractor will support various phases of the project aimed at evaluating the potential benefits of drone flights within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a total budget of £50,000. The contract is set to begin on 4 February 2019 and conclude by 30 August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in drone operations, architectural services, or dimensional surveying. Companies with experience in drone technology, survey execution, or construction-related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project not only offers a chance to secure a government contract but also to contribute to innovative practices within the local authority's operations, potentially leading to further collaborations in the future.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a single drone operator to support the Council in assessing the potential value of drone flights in supporting the Councils work through the region. The project will consist of several phases and the successful bidder will be involved at each of these stages to ensure the success of the Project. For further details of the requirements and of how to submit your tender please see the documents on the Councils e tendering web site YORtender (www.yortender.co.uk) under reference DN378878.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2795e776-3e64-4ff9-8da1-ed94f6f7d939 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71353200 - Dimensional surveying services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 09:03 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2795e776-3e64-4ff9-8da1-ed94f6f7d939
- 14 Dec 2018 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d364e5b-8725-4df3-ad8d-64124cca9671

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2795e776-3e64-4ff9-8da1-ed94f6f7d939
  20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d364e5b-8725-4df3-ad8d-64124cca9671
  14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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