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title: "Drones"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Drones

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252c188e-4e03-4438-be10-53b16d9e4881

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary seeking to acquire unmanned aerial vehicles, specifically three DJI Matrice 300 drones, under a limited competitive quotation method. The procurement was initiated as a tender, with the contract awarded to CAELUS DRONES LTD on 17 November 2021, following a process that concluded on 1 November 2021. The total value of the contract is £46,000, and the contract period extends from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022, with the equipment to be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment, particularly those with experience in competitive quoting for public sector contracts. Companies that align with the needs of the Lancashire Constabulary, such as drone manufacturers or suppliers of related technology, could leverage this contract to establish a foothold within the public sector, potentially leading to further engagements and business growth in similar procurement activities.

## Notice

This is the acceptance of a quotation from CAELUS for the purchase of 3 x DJI Matrice 300 drones and associated equipment following a 3 quote process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f78d04-3584-4bc6-acad-6aefe880abb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAELUS DRONES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f78d04-3584-4bc6-acad-6aefe880abb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f78d04-3584-4bc6-acad-6aefe880abb1
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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