Regional Drone Purchases

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall PolicecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05954aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£150k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

05 Sept 2025

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Description

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market analysis to understand the commercial supply base for a Mixture of Drones (Aircraft) to accommodate varying payloads and interoperability functionality. We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing. This opportunity will be dynamic and evolving. This Notice is to alert the market of the potential parameters of the requirements. We would like to hear from you as part of our market analysis phase, by way of completing a brief questionnaire to establish relevant information. Contact the Procurement team listed for more detail. There may be further request to discuss the requirement via team’s meeting at SWPPS discretion. The Device(s) are required to either replace, enhance or uplift the current Fleet of Drones for Devon and Cornwall, Dorset and potentially Gloucestershire Police Forces, in additional to other regional Forces or Blue-light organisations who may express an interest to utilise this contract. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement .

Scope

Reference
1303 Regional Drone Purchases
Total value
£150,000 excluding VAT
£170,000 including VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Feb 2026 to 02 Feb 2028
Possible extension to 02 Feb 2030
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
35613000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)