--- title: "Tethered Drones" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03583f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03583f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03583f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03583f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Tethered Drones Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03583f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03583f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03583f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed its procurement process for tethered drones, classified under the video-surveillance system industry category. This process, governed by open procedure, involved goods procurement and included two lots for drones operating at different altitudes. Although these lots were cancelled, the contracts, signed on 13th and 16th April 2026, were awarded to ALPHAGEO LTD and KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED, valued at £250,000 and £520,000, respectively. This contract addresses the UK region and falls into the award stage with completion status. This procurement opportunity provides a business growth avenue for companies specialising in drone technology, surveillance systems, or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. The Ministry of Justice's engagement suggests a preference for competitive pricing and robust service provision in contract fulfilment. Businesses excelling in these areas and capable of meeting public sector procurement rigorously will find participating in such tenders beneficial. Moreover, the contract's focus on video-surveillance systems aligns well with security and law enforcement applications, expanding the scope for innovative technology providers. ## Notice Tethered Drones ### Lot Information Tethered Drones Tethered Drones operating at 45 metres above ground level Options: The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 10 years, from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2033 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date. Tethered Drones Tethered drones operating at 70 metres above ground level Options: The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 10 years, from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2033 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). Renewal: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed 9.5 years from the commencement date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039901-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2033 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2022 | | Award date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £770,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Additional buyers | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX; YPO | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ALPHAGEO; COPTRZ; KHIPU NETWORKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32323500 - Video-surveillance system ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039901-2026 - 16 Apr 2026 at 15:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034870-2026 - 30 Sep 2025 at 15:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061021-2025 - 31 Jan 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003261-2024 - 5 Jan 2023 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000218-2023 - 2 Aug 2022 at 13:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021118-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ - http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30091 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice - https://www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/ - https://www.ypo.co.uk/ - https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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