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title: "Drones Class Marking - Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e31"
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published: "2026-04-08"
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# Drones Class Marking - Phase 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e31

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process concerning the "Drones Class Marking - Phase 2" project, conducted under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54. The project, located in London, falls under the services category and focuses on aligning drone class marking standards with UK regulations. The procurement was carried out via a direct method, without competition due to its below threshold status, and was awarded to BSI Standards Limited. The contract commenced on 30th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Key objectives include developing UK-specific standardisation content for drone marking.

This contract presents growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in technical consultancy and feasibility studies, particularly those with expertise in developing and aligning standards to regulatory requirements. Businesses in the field of advisory services and technical analysis would find this project aligns well with their capabilities, given the need for expertise in navigating and implementing statutory instruments and standardisation processes within the UK market.

## Notice

The UK has introduced updated drone class marking requirements through statutory instruments, creating divergence from the European EN 4709 series of standards. Phase 2 will implement the outputs of Phase 1 through drafting and coordination of the necessary UK-specific standardisation content. This contract pertains to phase 2 delivery and shall deliver stage 2 - Drone Class Marking Standards Alignment across the EN 4709 series.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032030-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032030-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14458
  Redacted Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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