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title: "T0628 Drone Operating Standards and Requirements"
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# T0628 Drone Operating Standards and Requirements

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ab4395a-c2a6-43fe-8959-2343c104ca51

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## Summary

National Highways has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "T0628 Drone Operating Standards and Requirements," classified under the industry category of Development consultancy services (CPV code 73220000). This contract, valued at GBP 162,939.98, will be executed from 28 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will be performed across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was made on 10 December 2024, and the process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in the development of drone governance standards and procedures, an emerging field poised for considerable growth. Businesses specialising in consultancy services with expertise in technical development and regulatory compliance in the drone industry would find this contract particularly suitable. With National Highways focusing on enhancing their operational efficiency and safety through drone use, such opportunities can lead to long-term partnerships and potential future projects in this evolving sector.

## Notice

National Highways is seeking specialist technical consultants to assist with the development of our Drones Standard (GG 954), in line with changes made by the Regulator (the CAA) as well as emerging best practice to support the implementation of our drones governance procedures to facilitate the businesses use of drones. Additionally, we intend to further develop drone use cases, supporting the business - particularly operational colleagues - in the uptake of drones in new areas where a safety benefit can be evidenced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6bde-71d1-446a-8a05-b234f23ea384 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,939 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,939 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | B1 2RN |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTRAN JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6bde-71d1-446a-8a05-b234f23ea384

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6bde-71d1-446a-8a05-b234f23ea384
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9a55fe8-c0d3-41fc-acfe-9d494fb783f9
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