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title: "Drones"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# Drones

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5178714-e80d-4b37-a6a5-bfbd03039e97

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## Summary

The Leicestershire Police has completed a tender process for the lease of drones for their specialist unit, which falls under the industry category of aerial photography services. The contract period begins on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 24th March 2021. The contract's total estimated value is approximately £102,862.14.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the goods procurement category, particularly those involved in drone technology and aerial photography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this type of work given the nature of the services required. Companies capable of providing innovative drone solutions and expertise in aerial operations are likely to benefit from this contract and the associated growth potential.

## Notice

The force is looking to lease a number of drones for our specialist unit. This will be on a 1 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16652ce2-f9fa-4a69-96ee-c4b65a8de5bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2021 - 13 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,862 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLENA T/A HELIGUY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79961200 - Aerial photography services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16652ce2-f9fa-4a69-96ee-c4b65a8de5bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16652ce2-f9fa-4a69-96ee-c4b65a8de5bd
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37106&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30501
  User / Company

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