--- title: "Firefighting Flying Drone - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-31" --- # Firefighting Flying Drone - Market Engagement Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e8.json) ## Summary The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for firefighting equipment, specifically focusing on drones capable of delivering 100 litres per minute or more of water at a height of 40 metres and above. This market engagement notice, titled "Firefighting Flying Drone - Market Engagement," is directed towards suppliers who can meet these specifications. The engagement invites interested parties to express their interest via the Delta portal by 28th November 2025, with demonstrations scheduled at Kent Fire and Rescue sites located in Maidstone or Rochester on the available dates of 13th, 27th, and 28th November, and 11th December 2025. The total estimated value of this project is £150,000, and it falls under the goods category. The process is guided by the legal framework set out in UKPGA 2023/54. This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced firefighting technology, particularly those with capabilities in drone technologies that can meet the demanding operational requirements specified. Companies with strong research and development capabilities in drone and aerial firefighting systems would find this opportunity particularly appealing. Engaging with the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority could not only result in valuable contracts but also enable access to further collaborations with public safety and emergency services. Interested suppliers should promptly engage with the process to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure a position as a preferred supplier during the upcoming procurement stages. ## Notice Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to engage with suppliers of Firefighting drones which have the capability to deliver significant (100l/min plus) amounts of water at a height of 40m and above. Suppliers should express their interest via the Delta portal by Friday 28th November 2025 where they will be invited to attend a Kent Fire and Rescue site either at Maidstone or Rochester to demonstrate their drone. Where Kent Fire and Rescue have other market engagement notices which are also of interest to a supplier these will be coordinated to be on the same date. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./9VHA48XM7T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9VHA48XM7T ### Planning Information Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to engage with suppliers of Firefighting drones which have the capability to deliver significant (100l/min plus) amounts of water at a height of 40m and above. Suppliers should express their interest via the Delta portal by Friday 28th November 2025 where they will be invited to attend a Kent Fire and Rescue site either at Maidstone or Rochester to demonstrate their drone. Where Kent Fire and Rescue have other market engagement notices which are also of interest to a supplier these will be coordinated to be on the same date. Currently dates available are: 13th November 2025 27th November 2025 28th November 2025 11th December 2025 Depending on the level of interest more dates may be added to accommodate suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070056-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 | | 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 | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Tovil | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35111000 - Firefighting equipment ## Release History - 31 Oct 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070056-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070056-2025 31st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9VHA48XM7T - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./9VHA48XM7T - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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