---
title: "Drone specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e09f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-13"
---

# Drone specialist

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e09f

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## Summary

The contracting process was initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, a public undertaking based in Didcot, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Drone specialist," involved engaging a drone specialist to support activities alongside the Flight Operation Manager at the Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC). This procurement falls under the services category, particularly business and management consultancy services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, indicating no competition. The contract was completed and awarded to IRED Limited on 16 September 2025, with the service period running from 22 September 2025 to 19 December 2025. The procurement stage has already reached completion, with all relevant documentation published on 13 November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone technology, management consultancy, and business services to engage with a leading public sector organisation. Companies with experience in collaboration with flight operation teams, particularly those capable of enhancing technology-driven solutions, would be well-suited for opportunities like this. The service contract, valued at £33,000 gross, reflects an avenue for large enterprises capable of deploying specialist skills and technology in aerospace and related fields to potentially expand their portfolios and gain strategic partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

Drone specialist to support the activity alongside the Flight Operation Manager at DTDC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073618-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073618-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073618-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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