Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House, Beehive Ring Road
Crawley
RH6 0YR
Contact
Carolina Blanco
Telephone
+44 3301383021
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Aviation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework
Reference number
3665
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Drone specific product evaluations
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to UAS following UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and designated industry standards supporting this regulation for the technical areas.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non-drone specific product evaluations
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to non-UAS characteristics and product safety aspects not concerning flight safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation 2008, the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 or the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and the designated industry standards supporting these regulations for the technical areas.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Chemical
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to general product safety requirements related to chemical and environmental safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as POP Regulation 2019/1021, REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) or RoHS and any designated industry standard supporting these regulations for the areas.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cyber Security
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to cyber security requirements following relevant designated and international standards and best practices, such as ISO 15408 or ISO 19790 for the areas and technical aspects
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-047654
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3665
Lot No
1
Title
Drone specific product evaluations
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU
C/ TOMÁS A. EDISON, 4, 41092
SEVILLE
Country
Spain
NUTS code
- ES - Spain
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A
Ronda de La Font Del Carme, SN 08193, Bellaterra
Barcelona
Country
Spain
NUTS code
- ES - Spain
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD
Electron Building, Harwell
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07964746
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MADRONES LTD
7 Buckland Close
Burnham on Sea
TA8 2TZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
16110693
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD
1-2 Waterside Terrace, Waterside, Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 3PD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
15876539
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03777795
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VANTAGEUAV LTD
Unit 76 Cressex Enterprise Centre, Cressex Business Park, Lincoln Road
High Wycombe
HP12 3RL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
10947573
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3665-2
Lot No
2
Title
Non-drone specific product evaluations
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU
C/ TOMÁS A. EDISON, 4, 41092
SEVILLE
Country
Spain
NUTS code
- ES - Spain
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A
Ronda de La Font Del Carme, SN 08193, Bellaterra
Barcelona
Country
Spain
NUTS code
- ES - Spain
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD
Electron Building, Harwell
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07964746
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03777795
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3665-3
Lot No
3
Title
Chemical
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03777795
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3665-4
Lot No
4
Title
Cyber Security
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU
C/ TOMÁS A. EDISON, 4, 41092
SEVILLE
Country
Spain
NUTS code
- ES - Spain
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE - Germany
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD
1-2 Waterside Terrace, Waterside, Darwen, BB3 3PD
Lancashire
BB3 3PD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
15876539
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996730463 GO Reference: GO-20251126-PRO-33417721
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
N/A
N/A
RH6 0YR
Country
United Kingdom