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title: "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework"
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buyer: "CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bc8dadb-142f-4443-9003-10979c250bf9

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework," is initiated by the Civil Aviation Authority, headquartered in Crawley, UK. This tender focuses on securing services related to technical testing, analysis, and consultancy for drone product evaluations. This open procurement procedure was published on 12th August 2025 and pertains to the services industry category. It covers multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. Business users should note the deadline for submitting tenders is 19th September 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2030, with a value of £1,500,000.

This tender presents ample opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical testing and consultancy services. With an open competitive process, businesses with expertise in RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) testing can gain significant exposure and establish partnerships within diverse geographical locations. Enterprises poised to provide innovative testing solutions and meet proficient standards are likely well-suited to participate in this framework, potentially leading to substantial business growth over the four-year contract period.

## Notice

RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf56c6e-ef0d-4cf7-a968-5ae145f68e0f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 0YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf56c6e-ef0d-4cf7-a968-5ae145f68e0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf56c6e-ef0d-4cf7-a968-5ae145f68e0f
  12th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=972454237
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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