---
title: "Drones for purposes of pilot for use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688a2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# Drones for purposes of pilot for use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688a2

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has completed the procurement process titled "Drones for purposes of pilot for use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands," falling under the industry category of surveillance systems. The contracting authority is a public authority within sub-central government. This procurement, carried out through a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold, was finished on 22nd April 2026. The contract, which commenced on 25th December 2025 and concluded on 25th March 2026, involves the delivery of drones and related equipment within the UKG region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced surveillance systems, specifically SMEs like IRED LIMITED, which was awarded the contract. Companies with expertise in drone technology and those capable of providing comprehensive equipment and maintenance services for operational deployment at football matches could leverage such tenders to expand their market presence. The completion of procurement stages highlights the importance of being prepared for direct awards under legislative procurement frameworks, enabling swifter engagement with public sector needs.

## Notice

Order of drones in a box (plus associated equipment ) for purposes of pilot of use of DFR in Premier League football matches in West Midlands

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036644-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125000 - Surveillance system

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036644-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036644-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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