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The UK Home Office has procured a UAV Managed Service from Tekever for enhancing maritime awareness, specifically using UAS-as-a-Service to survey the British Channel and prevent illegal migration. The contract, awarded in 2023, runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026, and involves fixed-wing UAVs like AR3 and AR5 operated from sites such as Dover and Lydd airport. This service also supports fisheries protection and pipeline security, building on prior Home Office operations since 2019.
Merged TED refs: UKCF-6c79a76f-24ad-4153-a630-f9e50ac64fbb, UK-CF-6c79a76f-24ad-4153-a630-f9e50ac64fbb
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c79a76f-24ad-4153-a630-f9e50ac64fbb