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title: "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System"
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# Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80fdd85-bca1-4424-b4a7-d7353ce9e965

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for the provision of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system, intended primarily for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) operations and photogrammetry as a secondary operation. This process, classified under the CPV code 35613000 for unmanned aerial vehicles, follows a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender, valued at £74,000, has transitioned to the award stage, with COPTRZ being the successful supplier. The contract period spans from 28 March 2025 to 27 March 2028, covering multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Rest of the World.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in UAV systems and related technologies. SMEs stand to gain particularly since the procurement process emphasises their suitability. Companies that provide drone-based surveying solutions, particularly those with capabilities in LiDAR, photogrammetry, and maintenance services, will find this contract highly relevant. The awarded contract will help such businesses expand their client base and gain a foothold in the public sector market, promoting substantial business growth through long-term engagement with Nuclear Waste Services Limited.

## Notice

The Provision of a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system capable of performing primarily Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) operations for survey purposes, as well as photogrammetry as a secondary operation or equivalent. To also include, but not limited to, care and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2602b90-ee48-425b-b23f-448e8a6c672d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPTRZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2602b90-ee48-425b-b23f-448e8a6c672d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2602b90-ee48-425b-b23f-448e8a6c672d
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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