---
title: "Regional Drone Purchases"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05954a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05954a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05954a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05954a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# Regional Drone Purchases

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05954a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05954a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05954a.json)

## Summary

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Regional Drone Purchases." This initiative falls under the industry category of unmanned aerial vehicles and is focused on sourcing drones that accommodate varying payloads and interoperability functionality. Located in Exeter, the procurement process is currently in the preliminary market engagement stage, with a key milestone scheduled for 19th September 2025, when remote questionnaires and virtual meetings are anticipated. The anticipated contract period for this procurement is set to begin on 2nd February 2026 and could extend until 2nd February 2030, with opportunities for renewal. The procurement is valued at approximately £150,000 to £170,000 GBP. The deadline for expressing future interest is noted for 1st November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in providing unmanned aerial vehicles. Companies that can demonstrate technical capability, economic and financial stability, and innovation in drone technology would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to enhance or replace the current fleet of drones for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, potentially Gloucestershire police forces, and other regional Blue-light organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest as there is an outlined suitability for such businesses. Engaging in this tender process could open doors for business growth, particularly for suppliers capable of offering dynamic and evolving drone solutions. Interested parties are invited to engage in the market analysis phase by completing a related questionnaire and potentially participating in further discussions.

## Notice

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market analysis to understand the commercial supply base for a Mixture of Drones (Aircraft) to accommodate varying payloads and interoperability functionality. We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing. This opportunity will be dynamic and evolving. This Notice is to alert the market of the potential parameters of the requirements. We would like to hear from you as part of our market analysis phase, by way of completing a brief questionnaire to establish relevant information. Contact the Procurement team listed for more detail. There may be further request to discuss the requirement via team's meeting at SWPPS discretion. The Device(s) are required to either replace, enhance or uplift the current Fleet of Drones for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset and potentially Gloucestershire Police Forces, in additional to other regional Forces or Blue-light organisations who may express an interest to utilise this contract. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement .

### Planning Information

Remote Questionnaire & Virtual Meetings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054427-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 15:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054427-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054427-2025
  5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05954a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05954a.json.