---
title: "The provision for the purchase of Drones"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f09"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# The provision for the purchase of Drones

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f09

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, focused on the purchase of drones and related accessories. This limited competition tender concluded with an award, as noted on 19th March 2026, following legal frameworks stipulated by UKPGA 2023/54. The process involved a below-threshold limited competition approach to solicit quotes, ultimately awarding the contract based on cost-effectiveness. The procurement, classified under the goods category, targeted regions including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others within the United Kingdom. Practical engagement took place from 11th January to 10th February 2026. The contracting stage is complete, and the supplier, Caelus Drones Ltd T/A Enterprise UAV, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) providing the necessary equipment.

This tender creates opportunities particularly for SMEs in the technology sector, specialised in airborne surveillance equipment such as drones and camera accessories. Businesses with expertise in producing high-quality drones and innovative technology solutions for security and monitoring services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. It allows enterprises with cost-effective production capacities to benefit from public sector collaboration. Leveraging such contracts can promote business growth through extended exposure and establishment within governmental frameworks. Such procurement processes demonstrate lucrative openings for businesses that focus on cutting-edge technological advancements, catering to public safety and surveillance needs.

## Notice

Humberside Police ran a 3 quote process for the supply of Drones and accessories. The contract was awarded to the cheapest quote.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025226-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2026 - 10 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,236 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU16 5SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottingham North |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAELUS DRONES LTD T/A ENTERPRISE UAV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025226-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025226-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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