Purchase of Drones

West Midlands Fire Service

Published: Sep 11, 2026

Updated: Sep 13, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to iRed Ltd — £39,600

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Defense sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 39,600.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) requires the procurement of DJI unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems to enhance situational awareness, operational decision-making, and the safety of personnel across emergency response, training, and support activities.  The UAV systems shall support a range of functions including, but not limited to:  Incident reconnaissance and real-time intelligence gathering  Search and rescue operations, Hazard identification and scene monitoring in dynamic or high-risk environments and Post-incident assessment and investigate. All drone systems must be compliant with relevant UK aviation regulations and be suitable for deployment in operational environments encountered by the Service. The provision shall include associated equipment, software, maintenance, and support to ensure resilience, interoperability, and ongoing operational availability.  The drones shall form part of WMFS's operational capability, complementing existing assets and supporting safe systems of work.  Additional information: Further competition conducted under YPO Framework 00148 Drones and Associated Drones Services for the Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector C6035. CPV: Unmanned aerial vehicles (35613000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on September 11, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: C6035. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Midlands Fire Service

West Midlands Fire Service has issued 82 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 82 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Midlands Fire Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Defense & Military sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

iRed Ltd was awarded the contract for £39,600. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference C6035 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to iRed Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.