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title: "Apian the Drone Doctors"
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# Apian the Drone Doctors

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceb7d8bf-3c8b-4d5a-877c-26ba90e51967

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## Summary

Anglia Ruskin University has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Apian the Drone Doctors," which involved the development of a drone technology navigation system. This procurement falls under the category of support services for air transport, with a value of £35,528. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 17 December 2020 and concluded on 7 January 2021. The tender process itself was completed by 26 August 2020, and the details were published on 28 January 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the drone technology sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in innovative support services for air transport. Companies with expertise in navigation systems or related technologies would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders, leveraging the experience and credibility gained from contracts like this to expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

Drone technology navigation system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552c3930-7717-413b-8d4c-bbdd5cd6c9b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2020 - 7 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,528 |
| 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 | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKYLIFT UAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63730000 - Support services for air transport

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552c3930-7717-413b-8d4c-bbdd5cd6c9b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552c3930-7717-413b-8d4c-bbdd5cd6c9b5
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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