AwardedAwarded 21 November 2025
Drones from ARIS funding
Home Office · Central government
In brief
Home Office awarded security work to Leicester Drones Ltd on 21 November 2025.
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What the notice says
The purchase of 2 drones and additional safety equipment to create a covert drone capability within OSU. OSU has selected a drone that is currently being used, and was recommended to us, by Border Force Small Boats Operational Command, the Parrot Anafi USA SE (Security Edition) drone.
OSU has obtained quotes for this equipment through approved UK resellers. The Anafi USA SE has been selected due to its GDPR compliance, Parrot’s default opt-out position re data sharing and its secure supply chain/manufacturer – the devices are built in the USA with no Chinese components. They are only available to government/law enforcement/military
Total Contract Value (including VAT)
£16,953.23
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Drones Ltd (SME) | £13,563 | 21 November 2025 to 20 November 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 076299-2025
About the buyer
Home OfficeLast 12 months
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From notice 076299-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.