UKRI-6358 Testing and Evaluation of Counter-UAS (Drone)

Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Value
£80,000
Closes
6 November 2026
Where
Swindon, Wiltshire
Type
Open tender

In plain English

UKRI wants to hire a supplier to test and evaluate counter-drone systems that will be used in prisons. The supplier must provide test facilities, staff, a range of drones, and qualified drone pilots to fly them against the counter-UAS equipment being tested.

What the buyer wants

• Provide fully equipped test facilities suitable for prison environment testing • Supply a variety of drones to be used as test targets • Provide one or more qualified, experienced drone pilots to operate the drones during testing • Manage and conduct the testing and evaluation programme

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract will disqualify most small businesses because it requires qualified drone pilots with CAA certification, specialist testing facilities, multiple drones, and likely security vetting for prison access, which demands significant capital investment and regulatory credentials.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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