Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House, Beehive Ring Road
Crawley
RH6 0YR
UK
Contact person: Carolina Blanco
Telephone: +44 3301383021
E-mail: Procurement@CAA.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.caa.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.caa.co.uk/home/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Aviation
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework
Reference number: 3665
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
RPAS Testing Services to perform a variety of product evaluations for class marked drones.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Drone specific product evaluations
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71630000
71631000
71632000
71356300
35613000
71631200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Non-drone specific product evaluations
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Chemical
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71620000
71621000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Cyber Security
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72222300
72212732
71311200
71600000
73430000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-047654
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 3665
Title: Drone specific product evaluations
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU
N/A
C/ TOMÁS A. EDISON, 4, 41092
SEVILLE
ES
NUTS: ES
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A
N/A
Ronda de La Font Del Carme, SN 08193, Bellaterra
Barcelona
ES
NUTS: ES
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD
07964746
Electron Building, Harwell
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
N/A
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
DE
NUTS: DE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MADRONES LTD
16110693
7 Buckland Close
Burnham on Sea
TA8 2TZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD
15876539
1-2 Waterside Terrace, Waterside, Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 3PD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD
03777795
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VANTAGEUAV LTD
10947573
Unit 76 Cressex Enterprise Centre, Cressex Business Park, Lincoln Road
High Wycombe
HP12 3RL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 3665-2
Title: Non-drone specific product evaluations
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU
N/A
C/ TOMÁS A. EDISON, 4, 41092
SEVILLE
ES
NUTS: ES
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE S.A
N/A
Ronda de La Font Del Carme, SN 08193, Bellaterra
Barcelona
ES
NUTS: ES
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD
07964746
Electron Building, Harwell
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QR
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
N/A
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
DE
NUTS: DE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD
03777795
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3665-3
Title: Chemical
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
N/A
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
DE
NUTS: DE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TUV RHEINLAND UK LTD
03777795
Friars Gate (Third Floor), 1011 Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 3665-4
Title: Cyber Security
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD SAU
N/A
C/ TOMÁS A. EDISON, 4, 41092
SEVILLE
ES
NUTS: ES
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DEKRA GmbH
N/A
Handwerkstraβe 15, D-70565
Stuttgart
DE
NUTS: DE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPYRIAN ENGINEERING LTD
15876539
1-2 Waterside Terrace, Waterside, Darwen, BB3 3PD
Lancashire
BB3 3PD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996730463 GO Reference: GO-20251126-PRO-33417721
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/11/2025