--- title: "Supply of Fixed Wing Drone" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Supply of Fixed Wing Drone Buyer: DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38db9a19-6f4b-4cfc-8819-69214e9eeae6.json) ## Summary Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking to appoint one or more contractors to supply a Fixed Wing Drone to support their diverse operations, aiming to enhance their Drone Team's capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles (CPV code 35613000) and is based in the South West of the United Kingdom, specifically Exeter, Devon (postcode EX2 7HQ). The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates for this tender include the end of the tender period on 3rd March 2025, and the contract period, which is set to start on 21st April 2025 and end on 21st April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of unmanned aerial vehicles, particularly those with expertise in fixed-wing drone technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market reach and contribute to an array of policing activities, such as emergency service incidents, search operations, and major crime investigations. Companies specialising in the technology and maintenance of drones stand to benefit greatly from this procurement, enabling them to demonstrate their capabilities on a regional and national scale. ## Notice The Customer wishes to appoint one or more Contractor(s) to provide a Fixed Wing Drone to support the expansion of the Drone Fleet and the operators of the devices in line with variety of diverse operations, to continually improve and enhance Policing. Devon and Cornwall Drone Team currently utilise several different aircraft which are operated through rotary or propeller functionality. A Fixed Wing Drone poses fundamental benefits to further efficiently deliver their services to the wider Force, regionally or nationally through Mutual Aid work. The objective of this tender is to further enhance the team's capabilities, enabling the Drone Team to continue to providing air support and situational awareness for a variety of policing situations, including spontaneous and planned Emergency Service Incidents, searches for missing persons, investigative support, Road Traffic Collisions, Major Crime, and Event planning and management using Fixed Wing capabilities. Additional information: Additional information on how to apply for this contract - direct to sell2 website (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders) Keyword Search unmanned Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0812b95-8feb-47d4-969f-ecf11bbbb545 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE | | Locality | DEVON | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0812b95-8feb-47d4-969f-ecf11bbbb545 - 17 Feb 2025 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0812b95-8feb-47d4-969f-ecf11bbbb545 - 17 Feb 2025 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0812b95-8feb-47d4-969f-ecf11bbbb545 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0812b95-8feb-47d4-969f-ecf11bbbb545 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/devoncornwallpolice/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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