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title: "Supply of Drones and Associated Training"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Supply of Drones and Associated Training

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-660581f0-8493-4d0f-a197-518a0afcb6e7

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) completed a procurement process to supply drones and associated training, targeting the non-piloted aircraft industry. The tender, identified as "Supply of Drones and Associated Training," was procured under a direct award method. The total contract, valued at £84,060, covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and internationally. The award date was 18 March 2026, with the contract period set from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2028. Although the procurement status is complete, details were published for transparency purposes on 9 June 2026.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses providing goods and services within the non-piloted aircraft category, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the awarded supplier, iRed Limited. Companies capable of delivering drones and specialised training can leverage market opportunities in the aforementioned regions. The engagement indicates a specific interest in suppliers who can meet specialised equipment and training needs, presenting a fertile ground for businesses aiming to expand in the government contracting space.

## Notice

THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY DVSA FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRONES AND ASSOCIATED TRAINING.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfc5bd4-e7c5-44ee-a752-73f98f671298 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,060 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfc5bd4-e7c5-44ee-a752-73f98f671298

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfc5bd4-e7c5-44ee-a752-73f98f671298
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7cb258a-328f-4275-be29-0ac0dcd94342
  n/a

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