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title: "Drones"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE"
published: "2021-03-12"
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# Drones

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa68089e-6f04-487d-b999-ddd821103700

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## Summary

The Leicestershire Police is seeking to lease drones for their specialist unit, with the tender titled "Drones" classified under the industry category of aerial photography services. This procurement is in the active tender stage and follows an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 24 March 2021, with the contract period set to commence from 1 April 2021 and potentially extend for up to three years, concluding on 31 March 2024. The delivery addresses encompass various locations including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the defence or technology sectors, to engage in a key service for public safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an excellent chance for innovative firms to expand their market presence by providing essential aerial photography solutions to law enforcement agencies.

## 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/b3373380-cc04-4803-8e7b-61f3c88789ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79961200 - Aerial photography services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3373380-cc04-4803-8e7b-61f3c88789ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3373380-cc04-4803-8e7b-61f3c88789ec
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity 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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