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Drone and Drone Services (1356)

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation(buyer)

Published
Published 7 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 11 November 2026 (22 days left)

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Overview

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the procurement of drones alongside associated products and services across the public sector. The arrangement facilitates call-offs via both direct award without competition and competitive selection procedures. Tenders must be submitted by 11 November 2026, with the total estimated value of the framework set at £500,000,000.

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Lots (2)

  • Supply of Drones with Associated Products and Services

    This lot is for the provision of supply, maintenance, accessories and managed services. Examples of these (but not limited to) are shown below. • Any aircraft operating or designed to operate autonomously or to be piloted remotely without a pilot on board. Drones operating within Open, Specific or Certified categories and to include accessories carried by drones. • Maintenance and servicing of drones • Design and building of drones • Technical training on specific drones • Relevant software and hardware solutions, such as ground control stations and data management. • Associated hardware such as docking stations, charging solutions and other safety related solutions – including signage such as ‘Drones in operation’. • Drones with a managed service • Remotely operated vehicles (ground or submersible)

    £500,000,000
  • Drone Services

    This lot is for the provision of drone services. Examples of these (but not limited to) are shown below. • Surveillance • Surveying • Inspection and data collection • Spraying • Firefighting • Mapping and data analysis • Transportation /delivery of goods or persons • Operator training • Droneport infrastructure design / operations • Advice and support services related to drone operations • Other tasks performed by drones

    £500,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£500,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 August 2026
Questions by
30 October 2026
Deadline
11 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    12 October 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    7 August 2026

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