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title: "The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service"
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# The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service

Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db2cfa78-0763-4cf0-8dd7-97b58c1506e3

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service via a procurement procedure managed by BlueLight Commercial. The procurement involves the trial of using UAS for police air support services. The contract is intended for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, with a contract period starting on 1st January 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025. The tender deadline for applications is set for 15th April 2024.

This procurement opportunity is open to businesses providing services related to unmanned aerial vehicles within the administration, defence, and social security sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. With a minimum contract value of £200,000 and a total contract value of £1,200,000, businesses in these sectors can explore growth opportunities by delivering innovative solutions for police air support using UAS technology.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial is undertaking a procurement procedure on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to award a contract for the provision of an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service Provision as a trial to assess the feasibility of delivering police air support via UAS as detailed in the ITT Statement of Requirements document. The Contracting Authority for any contract as a result of this procurement procedure is intended to be West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Additional information: See attached tender documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44cda0f4-6164-4c5b-abe8-79da0555bc57 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44cda0f4-6164-4c5b-abe8-79da0555bc57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44cda0f4-6164-4c5b-abe8-79da0555bc57
  13th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bluelightcommercial/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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