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The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service

Managed service provision of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to conduct flight trials assessing the feasibility of integrating UAS into existing police air support operations. The contract involves a blended fleet approach where the supplier retains title to the aircraft throughout the project duration. This is a trial-based service engagement focused on operational assessment rather than permanent asset acquisition.

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Awarded value
£1.1m
As published
Published
12 March 2024
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Awarded
30 January 2025
Schiebel Aircraft GmbH
Contract length
6 months
Ends 1 August 2025

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of uncrewed aircraft systems managed services to support police aviation operations and feasibility trials for blended fleet integration.

Lifecycle

  1. Publishedon Find a Tender
  2. Contract awardedto Schiebel Aircraft GmbH
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends

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How it compares

15.0× the typical drones contract (£71k).

Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/827921/the-provision-of-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-uas-managed-service
Buyer reference
BLC0159
Source
Find a Tender
Last checked
12 October 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The Provision of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service. Contract award, 12 March 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/827921/the-provision-of-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-uas-managed-service (accessed 12 October 2026).