Drone and Drone Services (1356)
The contract covers a four-year framework for Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, a public-sector procurement organisation, to source drones, associated products, and drone-related services. Supplier scope includes the supply, design and construction, maintenance, servicing, accessories, software and hardware solutions, docking and charging systems, safety equipment, managed services, remotely operated ground or submersible vehicles, and technical or operator training. Services may include surveillance, surveying, inspection and data collection, spraying, firefighting, mapping and data analysis, transport or delivery, droneport infrastructure design and operations, and operational advice and support. The framework has an estimated value that is not specified, will run for four years with no extension, and delivery regions are not specified. Call-off awards may be made through Award Without Competition or a Competitive Selection Process according to individual customer requirements, and the critical compliance requirement is that delivery must conform to the Procurement Act 2023 framework and relevant procurement documents.
Buyer: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £500m
- Bids close: 11 Nov 2026
- Location: Wakefield
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2031
- Category: Unmanned aerial vehicles (35613000)
From the official notice
The Drones and Drone Services framework offers two call-off award procedures: Award Without Competition and Competitive Selection Process. The solution is to support the public sector in the purchase of drones and associated products and services.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 11 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £500m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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