--- title: "YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-04-20" --- # YPO - 001148 Drones and Associated Services Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-707be233-6d6b-4102-a8b5-bc974b81bf20.json) ## Summary YPO has initiated a tender for the procurement of drones and associated services, under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for unmanned aerial vehicles, engages a restricted procedure method aimed to address the needs of public sector organisations, including YPO's own requirements and its subsidiary companies. Based in Wakefield, England, the procurement spans from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027, with a defined opportunity extending potentially up to 2033 subject to performance reviews. The tender is in the active stage, and final submissions are due by 5th March 2027. This procurement provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in drone technology and related services stand to benefit, with the minimum contract value set at £5 million and an overall budget cap of £500 million. The initiative supports innovation within the sector, offering a platform for companies to leverage their expertise in goods relevant to the procurement. Engaging in this contract could foster long-term market relationships and potential expansions in the drone industry. ## Notice YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Drones and Associated Drone Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. The DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. Please note that this updated contract finder notice is for:- 1. Change in YPO contact Telephone Number 2. To update the actual end date of this DPS to 05 March 2027. Some of the extension periods will no longer be taken. 3. Change to YPO's e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal can be found at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cbcee53-2bd3-4f0c-99df-155683c38a32 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | 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 | YPO | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cbcee53-2bd3-4f0c-99df-155683c38a32 - 30 Sep 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29306d17-4e79-4ccc-99b4-1042a43ccf61 - 5 Jan 2023 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2af126b-eb47-4eea-bccb-1f9c1cdbe5fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cbcee53-2bd3-4f0c-99df-155683c38a32 20th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29306d17-4e79-4ccc-99b4-1042a43ccf61 30th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2af126b-eb47-4eea-bccb-1f9c1cdbe5fd 5th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ To access this opportunity please follow the below link - http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome To access this opportunity please follow the below link ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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