Drones and Drone Services
Description: We are renewing an existing solution and seeking interest from suppliers of drones, UAV's and associated services such as servicing, maintenance, surveying, distribution, photography, video production, analysis and surveillance. We are particularly interested in understanding your current route to market, customer base and the challenges around selling to and working with the wider public sector. As part of this exercise, we are also seeking views of potential YPO customers who may use this solution as compliant procurement route. We envisage the routes to market being Competitive Selection Process for lots 1 and 2 (Drones and Drone Services) and Award Without Competition on lot 1 only. (Drones) For clarity, this early engagement is focused on drones, UAVs and associated services that support emergency services and wider public-sector operational requirements. (read more...)
Summary: The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Drones and Drone Services," aimed at sourcing drones, UAVs, and related services, with a focus on supporting emergency services and public sector operations. This initiative falls under the goods category and covers a significant industry segment within the UK, specifically targeting the development and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicles for public safety and operational needs. The contracting process is at the engagement planning stage, with an early supplier engagement due by 21st August 2026, and a formal procurement notice slated for 1st October 2026. This initiative anticipates a competitive selection process for different lots with a contract period running from March 2027 to February 2031 and a substantial estimated contract value of up to £600 million gross.