Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-b7f1-7117-bede-7fc81550642d/drone-and-drone-services-1356

Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Drone and Drone Services (1356)

[Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/yorkshire-purchasing-organisation)

Estimated value

£500,000,000

Published

12 Oct 2026

Deadline

24 days left

11 Nov 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Split into 2 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Unmanned aerial vehicles

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096010-2026

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096010-2026)

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