---
title: "Technical Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055867"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-07-03"
---

# Technical Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055867

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth, a sub-central government public authority located at Drakes Circus, Plymouth, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of Technical Equipment under the title "Technical Equipment". The procurement was conducted through a limited method under a status of complete, focusing on the industry category of goods, specifically electrotechnical equipment. The contract has been awarded to Drone Pilot Academy Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Barnsley, UK. This award, active under a contract period from 29 May 2025 to 5 July 2025, spans multiple regions across the UK. The procurement was finalized according to the legal basis set forth in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrotechnical equipment, particularly those classified as SMEs, as it highlights the potential for access to contracts with public authorities. Companies skilled in supplying sophisticated technical products can position themselves favourably by leveraging such opportunities with institutions like the University of Plymouth. The multi-region delivery requirement offers further prospects for expansion and establishment in diverse geographical markets within the UK.

## Notice

The supply of Technical Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037160-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2025 - 5 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,571 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRONE PILOT ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037160-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037160-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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