RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework
Civil Aviation Authority · Central government
In brief
Civil Aviation Authority awarded architecture and engineering and IT and software work to VantageUAV Limited, Alter Technology TÜV Nord Sau and Lgai Technological Centre S.a and 5 others on 24 November 2025.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Drone specific product evaluationsWhat this lot coversProvision 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. | Architecture and engineering | — |
Non-drone specific product evaluationsWhat this lot coversProvision 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. | Architecture and engineering | — |
ChemicalWhat this lot coversProvision 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. | Architecture and engineering | — |
Cyber SecurityWhat this lot coversProvision 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 | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Research and development | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| VantageUAV Limited (SME) Alter Technology TÜV Nord Sau Lgai Technological Centre S.a Satallite Applications Catapult Ltd DEKRA GmbH Madrones Ltd Spyrian Engineering Ltd Tuv Rheinland UK Ltd 8 bids received | Drone specific product evaluations | £1,500,000 | |
| Alter Technology TÜV Nord Sau Lgai Technological Centre S.a Satallite Applications Catapult Ltd DEKRA GmbH Tuv Rheinland UK Ltd 5 bids received | Non-drone specific product evaluations | £1,500,000 | |
| DEKRA GmbH Tuv Rheinland UK Ltd 2 bids received | Chemical | £1,500,000 | |
| Alter Technology TÜV Nord Sau DEKRA GmbH Spyrian Engineering Ltd 3 bids received | Cyber Security | £1,500,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 077097-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
28Awards
23Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Baringa Partners LLP2 contracts
- Alter Technology TÜV Nord Sau1 contract
- Astral Aviation Consulting Ltd1 contract
- CGI IT UK Limited1 contract
- DEKRA GmbH1 contract
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From notice 077097-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 26 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.