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Published 2 Aug 2022, 14:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Tethered Drones · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Justice (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Dynamic market2 lotsGoodsOpen procedure

Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32) Delivery: UKSouth East (UKJ2)

Dynamic market estimate£500,000,000envelope for 2 lots · market-wide estimate, not attributable revenue · 1 value update

Submission deadline 6 Mar 202723:55 GMT · 141d 19h left

Lots 2see the lot list below

Market period 10 yrsends 5 Mar 2033 · extension options published · starts 6 Mar 2023

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Tethered Drones

Recurrence: There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.

CPV: Video-surveillance system

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice

Type: Dynamic market (open)
Bids received: 4 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 3 suppliers appointed
Market period: 10 yrs from 6 Mar 2023

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published

Lot #1Tethered DronesCancelledRenewal UK, South East 10 yrs

Tethered Drones operating at 45 metres above ground level

Contract period: 6 Mar 2023 – 5 Mar 2033 (10 yrs)

Delivery: UK, South East

Extensions: The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 10 years, from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2033 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). · There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed

32323500 Video-surveillance system

Lot #2Tethered DronesCancelledRenewal UK 10 yrs

Tethered drones operating at 70 metres above ground level

Contract period: 6 Mar 2023 – 5 Mar 2033 (10 yrs)

Delivery: UK

Extensions: The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 10 years, from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2033 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). · There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed 9.5 years from the commencement date.Variant bids: not allowed

32323500 Video-surveillance system

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the
Tender Documentation/ Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in ‘Communication’ section in this notice.

What this means for your bid

“Tethered Drones” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Dynamic market
Who may use the vehicle: Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Yes · There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.
First published: 2 Aug 2022, 14:13 BST
Last source update: 30 Apr 2026, 13:22 BST
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-039901
Classification (CPV): Video-surveillance system
Delivery area: UKSouth East (UKJ2)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03583f Find a Tender

Contract terms

Performance terms: Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.

Publisher note: YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users . YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list

Admission period ends: 6 Mar 2027, 23:55 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 90 days from the deadline

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com ↗

Timeline

1 Dec 2022 → 6 Mar 2027 · 4 dates

Next notice expected
1 Dec 2022
Contract starts
6 Mar 2023
Notice published169 days ago
30 Apr 2026, 13:22 BST
Today
16 Oct 2026
Admission / appointment period endsin 142 days · period end, not a bid countdown
6 Mar 2027, 23:55 GMT

Notice history

10 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Jan 2023

Published value updated to £500,000,000
5 Jan 2023, 08:32 GMT
was £100,000,000
Status changed to active
5 Jan 2023, 08:32 GMT
Procurement method changed
5 Jan 2023, 08:32 GMT
Deadline published: 5 Mar 2033, 23:55 GMT
5 Jan 2023, 08:32 GMT
Status changed to complete
31 Jan 2024, 16:19 GMT
Buyer details updated
31 Jan 2024, 16:19 GMT
Deadline moved to 6 Mar 2027, 23:55 GMT
30 Sept 2025, 16:20 BST
-2191 days · was 5 Mar 2033, 23:55 GMT
Buyer details updated
30 Sept 2025, 16:20 BST
Procurement method changed
30 Apr 2026, 13:22 BST
Buyer details updated
30 Apr 2026, 13:22 BST

Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)

When	What	Before	After	Shift
—	TextDuration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system · II.2.7	Start date 6 March 2023 End date 5 March 2033	Start date 7 March 2023 End date 6 March 2027
—	TextInformation about options · II.2.11	The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract per…	The DPS will cover the period from 7th March 2023 to 6th March 2027.
—	DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2	5 Mar 2033	6 Mar 2027	-2191 d
—	TextTelephone · I.1	+44 1924885903	+44 7901239756
—	TextBuyer's address · I.1	https://procontract.due-north.com/	https://www.ypo.co.uk/
—	TextCommunication · I.3	The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/ Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://procontract.due-north.com/	The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
—	TextAward Criteria · II.2.5	Price - Weighting: 35%	Cost - Weighting: 35%
—	TextDescription of renewals · II.2.7	There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.	There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed in another format after 3 years from the commencement date.
—	TextInformation about options · II.2.11	The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 4th year (2027) and every 3 years thereafter. This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract per…	The initial DPS will cover the period from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027. YPO will not be taking up the option to extend. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 6th March 2023 to 5th March 2027 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).
—	Contract periodEnd date · II.2.7	5 Mar 2033	5 Mar 2027	-2192 d
—	DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2	5 Mar 2033	5 Mar 2027	-2192 d
—	TextEstimated timing for further notices to be published: · VI.1	There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed after 9.5 years from the commencement date.	There is a possibility that this DPS will be renewed in another format after 3 years from the commencement date.

Amendment made as this DPS will no longer run past the initial period so will end in 2027 instead of 2033

Please note that this contract notice is supplemental to the original Contract Notice submitted in Find a Tender Service under reference number 2023/S 000-000218 and the Contract Change Notice number 2025/S 000-061021 This notice amendment is for:- 1. Change in YPO contact Telephone Number 2. To update the Buyer's web address 3. Change to YPO's e-tendering portal to access the procurement document…

Routine re-releases (6)

2024-01: 1 release · 31 Jan 2024
2023-01: 1 release · 5 Jan 2023
2022-08: 1 release · 2 Aug 2022

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 4busiest of 2 lots

Contracts signed 3latest 16 Apr 2026

3 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

Tethered drones
Signed
16 Apr 2026
Value
£520,000
Period
… – 5 Mar 2033
Status
active
Tethered drones
Signed
13 Apr 2026
Value
£250,000
Period
… – 5 Mar 2033
Status
active
Contract 003261-2024-1
Signed
14 Dec 2023
Value
—
Period
… – 5 Mar 2033
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Tethered Drones	4bids	—	—	£149,760 – £480,000
2 · Tethered Drones	1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Ministry of Justice

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsPublic order and safety 102 Petty France, London, UK, SW1H 9AJContact email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Police and Crime Commissioner for SussexContracting authorityBody governed by public lawPublic order and safetyPolice and Crime Commissioner for Sussex Lewes, South EastContact name, email
YPOContracting authorityBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Wakefield, Yorkshire & HumberContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

High Court of England and WalesReview body London
Royal Courts of justiceReview body London

Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market

3 commercial parties on the notice

ALPHAGEO LTDAdmitted to the market Faringdon, UK
Coptrz LtdAdmitted to the market Leeds, UK
KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITEDAdmitted to the market Hampshire, UK

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria