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RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME

A public procurement published by Civil Aviation Authority via Contracts Finder.

Contracts FinderAward
Award value
£1.5m
Tender value
8
Suppliers
8
Awards
3
Notices
Award
Stage

Overview

Background Information: In November 2023, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a consultation titled 'The Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulations.' This consultation sought public and industry feedback on proposed regulatory framework for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones. The CAA proposed to implement product standards for drones primarily used in the 'Open' Category. Manufacturers and economic operators (e.g. importers and distributors) would need to ensure their drones comply with designated technical standards. UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 sets out the need for a Market Surveillance Authority (MSA), responsible for the oversight…

Key details

Source
Contracts Finder
Lifecycle stage
Award
Status
planning
CPV classification
71311200 — Transport systems consultancy services
Currency
GBP
Total award value
Tender value
£1,500,000
First published
20 Feb 2025
Last updated
12 Feb 2026
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Awards

8 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU,12 Feb 2026active
LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE12 Feb 2026active
SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD,12 Feb 2026active
DEKRA GmbH,12 Feb 2026active
MADRONES LTD,1611069312 Feb 2026active
SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD1587653912 Feb 2026active
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD0377779512 Feb 2026active
VANTAGEUAV LTD1094757312 Feb 2026active

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Planning noticeRPAS Testing Service Providers - EME
  2. Tender noticeRPAS Testing Service Providers Framework
  3. Award noticeRPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME"?

RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME is a UK public-sector procurement published by Civil Aviation Authority via Contracts Finder.

Has "RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME" been awarded?

Yes — 8 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £1,500,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".

Which suppliers are involved in "RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME"?

8 suppliers are linked: ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU,, LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE, SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD,, DEKRA GmbH,, MADRONES LTD,, SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD, TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD, VANTAGEUAV LTD.

What is "RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME" worth?

The reported tender value is £1,500,000.

When was "RPAS Testing Service Providers - EME" published?

It was first published on 20 Feb 2025 and last updated on 12 Feb 2026, across 3 notices.

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