RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework

The 'RPAS Testing Service Providers Framework' is a £1,500,000 contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence to establish a framework for third-party providers to conduct product evaluations on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), such as drones, for compliance with UK regulations like Regulation (EU) 2019/945 when risks to public health, safety, or security are identified. The Maritime and Safety Agency (MSA) oversees these evaluations, managing procurement via statements of work from framework suppliers, reviewing results, and deciding on interventions like product recalls. The framework supports technical testing and analysis services across the UK, with the contract running from April 2026 to March 2030.