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    ContractsDrone Systems Procurement for West Midlands Fire Service
    Awarded contract

    Drone Systems Procurement for West Midlands Fire Service

    Awarded
    £39.6k
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    West Midlands Fire Service is procuring DJI drone systems with associated equipment, software, and support services to enhance emergency response, search and rescue, and situational awareness capabilities.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 11 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £39.6k
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £39,600
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      24 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IR
      IRED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    11 Sept 2026Today24 Jul 2026

    Brief

    West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is seeking to procure DJI unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems to improve situational awareness, support operational decision-making, and enhance personnel safety during emergency response, training, and support activities. The UAV systems will be used for incident reconnaissance and real-time intelligence gathering, search and rescue operations, hazard identification and scene monitoring in high-risk environments, and post-incident assessment and investigation. Suppliers should note that all drone systems must comply with UK aviation regulations and be suitable for operational deployment in emergency service environments. The procurement includes associated equipment, software, maintenance, and ongoing support services to ensure system resilience, interoperability with existing assets, and continuous operational availability. This competition is conducted under YPO Framework 00148 (Drones and Associated Drone Services for the Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector) reference C6035.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    Who wins here
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    2. IRED1× · 33%
    3. TERBERG DTS (UK) LIMITED1× · 33%

    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
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    6291ba52-e898-4915-bf97-a63e91755439-913790

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    Sector
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