---
title: "Drones from ARIS funding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-24"
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# Drones from ARIS funding

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6f1

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Home Office, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, located at 2 Marsham Street, London. This contracting process involves the procurement of drones through ARIS funding, specifically the Parrot Anafi USA SE model, to enhance covert drone capabilities within the OSU. The procurement, valued at £16,953.23 including VAT, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically surveillance and security systems, and was completed on 24th November 2025. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, involved Leicester Drones Ltd as the supplier, with the contract period starting on 21st November 2025 and ending on 20th November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technologically advanced security solutions and systems. Companies that can offer innovative, secure, and GDPR-compliant products would find tenders like these beneficial for expanding their market presence within government and law enforcement sectors. The specific focus on secure supply chains and compliance highlights the growing demand for companies that can adhere to these stringent requirements, making it particularly suitable for businesses that manufacture or supply advanced security equipment for governmental use.

## Notice

The purchase of 2 drones and additional safety equipment to create a covert drone capability within OSU. OSU has selected a drone that is currently being used, and was recommended to us, by Border Force Small Boats Operational Command, the Parrot Anafi USA SE (Security Edition) drone. OSU has obtained quotes for this equipment through approved UK resellers. The Anafi USA SE has been selected due to its GDPR compliance, Parrot's default opt-out position re data sharing and its secure supply chain/manufacturer - the devices are built in the USA with no Chinese components. They are only available to government/law enforcement/military Total Contract Value (including VAT) PS16,953.23

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076299-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,562 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICESTER DRONES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076299-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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