RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

Civil Aviation Authority

Published: Nov 26, 2025

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU — £1,500,000

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About This Opportunity

Award by Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom, architecture & engineering): RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework. Awarded to ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD.

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Software and Project Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 architecture and engineering 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

RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.

Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to UAS following UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and designated industry standards supporting this regulation for the technical areas.

Provision of test and evaluation services specifically applicable to non-UAS characteristics and product safety aspects not concerning flight safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation 2008, the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 or the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and the designated industry standards supporting these regulations for the technical areas.

Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to general product safety requirements related to chemical and environmental safety, following relevant UK regulations, such as POP Regulation 2019/1021, REACH (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006) or RoHS and any designated industry standard supporting these regulations for the areas.

Provision of test and evaluation services applicable to cyber security requirements following relevant designated and international standards and best practices, such as ISO 15408 or ISO 19790 for the areas and technical aspects

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 26, 2025. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 077097-2025. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Civil Aviation Authority

Civil Aviation Authority has issued 30 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 26 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 2 countries including New Zealand and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 077097-2025 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Civil Aviation Authority 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 Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU was awarded the contract for £1,500,000. 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.