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    ContractsHeavy Lift Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Drone Supply
    Awarded contract

    Heavy Lift Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Drone Supply

    Awarded
    £122.7k
    Published 20 Oct 2026

    Procurement for the supply of up to 4 heavy lift uncrewed aircraft systems (drones) for specialized operations and industrial applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 20 Oct 2026· 1 week agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £122.7k
    Published 20 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £122,693
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CO
      COLENA LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 week ago.

    20 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity is for the supply of heavy lift uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) drones, with a maximum quantity of up to 4 units. Heavy lift drones are designed to carry substantial payloads and are typically used for aerial surveying, mapping, infrastructure inspection, cargo transport, and other industrial applications. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to provide detailed specifications including payload capacity, flight duration, operational range, safety certifications, and maintenance support. The supplier is expected to deliver fully functional systems ready for deployment, and may be required to provide operator training and technical documentation.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In defence security, Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. COLENA LTD1× · 100%

    Across defence security, the most active winners are Cooneen Defence Ltd, Lion Laboratories Ltd, VIKING ARMS LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078c48

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    Buyer
    Lancashire Combined Fire Authority
    Sector
    Defence & Security