Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c61-511d-71ad-b70f-516665e2cfcd/drone-demonstration-and-development-project [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Drone Demonstration and Development Project [Maritime & Coastguard Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maritime-coastguard-agency) Estimated value £990,000 Published 8 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 19 Aug 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The procurement of a drone demonstration and development contract will enable the MCA to assess the potential use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to enhance the current and future aerial surveillance capability. It will seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCA operations whilst reducing the risk to MCA personnel. For further details on the requirement and instructions on how to apply, please see the Invitation to Tender: Drones document listed in the Other Information section below. ## CPV classification Unmanned aerial vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e191abbe-c740-462b-aa7f-ee89259880ee) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMaritime & Coastguard Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maritime-coastguard-agency)[SectorMore Security, fire & defence equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/security-fire-defence-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Carbine and Self-loading Pistol (SLP) Non-Lethal Training Munitions Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) 24 days left 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7c2a-7242-9726-da80c6dc178b/carbine-and-self-loading-pistol-slp-non-lethal-training-munitions)[Supply of Army Branded Clothing Unite Procurement UK Limited 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14443-04b1-71c7-a605-58ad56cd183b/supply-of-army-branded-clothing)[Firefighting equipment – Motorsprutor klass 2 Räddningstjänsten Östra Götaland 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5d24-71db-b486-b7738aaaaf7c/sweden-firefighting-equipment-motorsprutor-klass-2)[Radar – Suministro de cinemómetros compactos portátiles láser (SCT-2027-4) Servei Català de Trànsit 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-31b6-7391-9d5c-6c128f3b0e49/spain-radar-suministro-de-cinemometros-compactos-portatiles-laser-sct-2027)[Sensors – Višenamjenski uređaji za motrenje i akviziciju ciljeva Republika Hrvatska Ministarstvo Obrane 6 days left 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-196b-72b4-a9ad-86df5854de33/croatia-sensors-visenamjenski-uredaji-za-motrenje-i-akviziciju-ciljeva)[Bullet-proof vests – Zakup wyposażenia osobistego ochronnego – I Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-53b0-72d8-b99b-bdbd9754047b/poland-bullet-proof-vests-zakup-wyposazenia-osobistego-ochronnego-i)