Scope
Reference
1303 Regional Drone Purchases
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 .
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £170,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2028
- Possible extension to 2 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 September 2025
Engagement process description
Remote Questionnaire & Virtual Meetings
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 November 2025
Contracting authority
The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJZW-2866-PYJW
Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: HAWKEY, Kirsty
Telephone: 07703885619
Email: jennifer.smith@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government