AwardedAwarded 23 October 2025
Newquay SORA
Cornwall Council · Local authority
In brief
Cornwall Council awarded research work to WholeShip Limited on 23 October 2025.
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What the notice says
A feasibility study that looks to extend the geographical footprint of the test and evaluation capability within Cornwall to include the development of Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) to conduct drone trials at Cornwall Airport Newquay. This project supports the Airport’s growth ambitions related to drone, counter drone & associated technologies and enable the National Drone Hub to expand its offer to enable test and evaluation of faster, more complex systems which could be suited to Newquay as well as Predannack Airfield and / or associated airspace.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| WholeShip Limited (SME) | £50,000 | 24 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078967-2025
About the buyer
Cornwall CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
119Awards
53Suppliers it has used most for research
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- WholeShip Limited1 contract
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From notice 078967-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.