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title: "CSP25764 - Drone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06036d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# CSP25764 - Drone

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06036d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, concluded with awarding a contract titled "CSP25764 - Drone". The award falls under the industry category for non-piloted aircraft, focusing on the procurement of a drone. It was conducted through a limited competition procurement method below the threshold, and the contract was awarded on 8th January 2026, with the award notice published on 12th January 2026. This specific process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The procurement stage reported is in the "award" and "contract" tag, indicating completion.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of drone technology, specifically in the non-piloted aircraft sector. The awarded contract, valued gross at GBP 15,179.94, was secured by BuzzFlyer Ltd, demonstrating a favourable environment for SMEs looking to expand within the UK's central government market. Companies operating in the technology and aerospace sectors with capabilities aligned to provide such goods may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and establishing a reputation within public procurement frameworks.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a drone to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002147-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,649 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002147-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002147-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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