---
title: "Drones Replacement (2026-2029)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Drones Replacement (2026-2029)

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a4e5

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire is engaged in a public procurement process aimed at replacing drones and associated equipment from 2026 to 2029. This process falls under the industry category of police equipment and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Lancashire. The procurement method employed was limited competition, classified as below the procurement threshold. The tender, indexed with the ID "Intend 2597", has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26 May 2026. The procurement's legal basis is linked to the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The main supplier for this contract is COPTRZ LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Leeds, UK, with the contractual period extending from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of drones and police equipment. Companies with expertise in unmanned aerial vehicles and their accompanying technologies will find this procurement a lucrative prospect, especially those that can operate within a limited competitive framework. Given the scope of the contract and its focus on public safety, smaller businesses or SMEs with innovative solutions and a track record in security and law enforcement sectors might find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming tenders. Moreover, engaging in such contracts could pave the way for further collaborations with public authorities, adding a prestigious client to their portfolio.

## Notice

drones and associated equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049215-2026 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,487 |

## 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 LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35200000 - Police equipment

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 16:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049215-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049215-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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