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Drones from ARIS funding

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Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:02.

Opportunity overview

The purchase of 2 drones and additional safety equipment to create a covert drone capability within OSU. OSU has selected a drone that is currently being used, and was recommended to us, by Border Force Small Boats Operational Command, the Parrot Anafi USA SE (Security Edition) drone. OSU has obtained quotes for this equipment through approved UK resellers. The Anafi USA SE has been selected due to its GDPR compliance, Parrot’s default opt-out position re data sharing and its secure supply chain/manufacturer – the devices are built in the USA with no Chinese components. They are only available to government/law enforcement/military Total Contract Value (including VAT) £16,953.23

Awarded to

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Leicester Drones Ltd

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Contract value
£13.6k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
21 Nov 2025
Including VAT
£17k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
LEICESTER, UKF21, LE4 5NU, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6f1
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ
Name
Home Office

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Marsham Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PWGC-6513-PQLZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-167273
Name
Leicester Drones Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKF21
Country
GB
Locality
LEICESTER
Postal Code
LE4 5NU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dock - Space City 75 Exploration Drive

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surveillance and security systems and devices

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167273
Name
Leicester Drones Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
21 Nov 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
No

Value

Amount
13,562.58
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
16,953.23

Period

Ends
20 Nov 2026, 23:59
Starts
21 Nov 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
076299-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
24 Nov 2025, 09:43

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05e6f1-2025-11-24T09:43:54ZContract details notice on Find a Tender ·