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title: "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05852f"
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published: "2025-11-26"
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# RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05852f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework," spearheaded by the Civil Aviation Authority, culminated in an award phase on 26 November 2025. This public procurement focused on services within the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy sector. The awarded contracts will cater to various testing needs, including drone-specific evaluations and cybersecurity services, across the United Kingdom. Utilising an open procedure, the procurement method ensured comprehensive bidding, with awards made on a price criterion. The contracts were signed on 24 November 2025, encompassing services in accordance with UK and international standards, with an active status reported across all awarded lots.

The "RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework" offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses adept in technical testing and consultancy. Firms specialising in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), machinery inspection, chemical safety, or cybersecurity, particularly those operating in compliance with international standards like ISO, are best suited for these opportunities. Both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the framework's provision of contracts, opening pathways for expanded service delivery within the UK and aligning with pressing regulatory requirements. The framework's structure encourages diverse participation, facilitating business growth through comprehensive and standard-driven service offerings.

## Notice

RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.

### Lot Information

Drone specific product evaluations

Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to UAS following UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and designated industry standards supporting this regulation for the technical areas.

Non-drone specific product evaluations

Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to non-UAS characteristics and product safety aspects not concerning flight safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation 2008, the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 or the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and the designated industry standards supporting these regulations for the technical areas.

Chemical

Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to general product safety requirements related to chemical and environmental safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as POP Regulation 2019/1021, REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) or RoHS and any designated industry standard supporting these regulations for the areas.

Cyber Security

Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to cyber security requirements following relevant designated and international standards and best practices, such as ISO 15408 or ISO 19790 for the areas and technical aspects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077097-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,001 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 0YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU; DEKRA; LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE; MADRONES; SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT; SPYRIAN ENGINEERING; TUV RHEINLAND; VANTAGEUAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077097-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047654-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.caa.co.uk
- https://www.caa.co.uk/home/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996730463

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