Tenders/UAS & Tether

UAS & Tether

ISP - Illinois State Police

Published: Oct 15, 2026

Updated: Oct 15, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Police and Security Services. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Illinois BidBuy, 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 security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender is being managed by the State of Illinois, USA, through the illinois_bidbuy platform, with the ISP - Illinois State Police as the contracting authority. The Bid Solicitation number is 27-493ISP-OPERA-B-54458, and the title specifies the requirement for 'UAS & Tether'. UAS refers to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones. This procurement likely seeks the acquisition of advanced drone technology, potentially including the aircraft itself and associated tethering systems. The Illinois State Police may require these systems for surveillance, law enforcement operations, search and rescue, or other public safety missions. Typical requirements for such a tender would include detailed specifications for the UAS, such as flight endurance, payload capacity, camera/sensor capabilities, operational range, and data security features. The tether system requirements would focus on its length, strength, power delivery capabilities, and integration with the UAS. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with aviation regulations (e.g., FAA), provide training, maintenance, and support services. The State Police will evaluate proposals based on technical performance, reliability, safety, ease of operation, and cost-effectiveness.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on October 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ISP - Illinois State Police

ISP - Illinois State Police has issued 70 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Illinois BidBuy to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ISP - Illinois State Police in United States. 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 Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

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