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title: "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework"
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# RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7927f6d7-d919-44c3-b547-00484b12d8e9

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## Summary

The "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework" contract has been awarded by the Civil Aviation Authority, located at Aviation House, Crawley, UK. This project, classified under the industry category of Technical Testing, Analysis and Consultancy Services (CPV code 71600000), involves providing RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) Testing Services to evaluate class-marked drones. The process followed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 24th November 2025, commencing on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement method adopted was an open tender, with a total value of £1,500,000, and the services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the UK, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive RPAS evaluation services. Companies with expertise in advanced drone technology testing would be well-positioned to collaborate or provide subcontracting services within this framework. The inclusion of multiple large-scale suppliers such as ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU, LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A, and others suggests potential partnership and networking opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their capabilities and market reach within the aeronautical and technology testing sectors.

## 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/2d8f6495-95da-4526-aa06-09637310b752 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU; DEKRA; LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE; MADRONES; SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT; SPYRIAN ENGINEERING; TUV RHEINLAND; VANTAGEUAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8f6495-95da-4526-aa06-09637310b752

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d8f6495-95da-4526-aa06-09637310b752
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=996730463
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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