---
title: "COV - 22809 - 721430453 - Testing of Drone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055898"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-03"
---

# COV - 22809 - 721430453 - Testing of Drone

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055898

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## Summary

This public procurement process, overseen by Coventry City Council, involved the awarding of a contract for the testing of a drone in a box with dedicated communications systems. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically related to survey analysis services. The contracting process was initiated without competition, employing a direct procurement method under the 'below threshold' criteria. The contract, identified as COV - 22809, was awarded to Skyfarer Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Rugby. The contract was signed on 11th June 2025 and ran until 30th June 2025, with a value of £30,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in advanced surveying technologies and drone communication systems. Large-scale companies with capabilities in providing innovative and reliable drone testing solutions could find this contract particularly beneficial. The under-competitive nature of the contract highlights potential opportunities for firms looking to establish or expand relationships with public sector clients like Coventry City Council. Businesses that can offer specialised services or have a track record of delivering complex technical projects would likely be well-suited to compete in this domain.

## Notice

Testing of Drone in a box with dedicated Comms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037236-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037236-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037236-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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