BlueLight Commercial · Awarded contract

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Award of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service Trial for Police Air Support

Awarded 30 Jan 2025

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Awarded30 Jan 2025

Value£1,058,442.00

SupplierSchiebel Aircraft GmbH

AgencyBlueLight Commercial

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 10mo ago11mo term

Awarded 30 Jan 2025Expired 31 Dec 2025

About

BlueLight Commercial awarded a contract to Schiebel Aircraft GmbH for the provision of an Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Managed Service as a trial to assess the feasibility of delivering police air support via UAS.

The contract, valued at £1,058,442, was procured on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), which is the intended contracting authority.

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