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RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) replacement and maintenance services

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

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Published
20 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTC
Reference
34977310
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Defence & Security

Details

RFx ID: 34977310 Organisation: New Zealand Police Open date: Monday, 21 September 2026 9:00 AM +12:00 Close date: Friday, 16 October 2026 12:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 46000000 - Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services Region: New Zealand Overview: Police is seeking proposals for the supply, servicing and maintenance of its RPAS fleet. The RPAS fleet is a critical operational capability supporting frontline policing, tactical operations, search and rescue, crime scene management, intelligence gathering, and public safety activities nationwide. Police is seeking a long-term partner to provide reliable, RPAS solutions and maintenance services that will support operational requirements over the next 5 to 6 years and beyond. We are looking for suppliers who can provide: • A range of enterprise-grade RPAS suitable for law enforcement operations. • Manufacturer-authorised servicing, repair and maintenance services. • Reliable access to parts, technical support and replacement equipment. • Strong local support capability within New Zealand or Australia. • Solutions that support operational requirements such as thermal imaging, mapping, live streaming, situational awareness and intelligence gathering. • A collaborative partnership focused on reliability, innovation, performance and whole-of-life value. Respondents must meet the mandatory preconditions noted in the RFP. Documentation can be obtained via email. The email address is: tenders.national@police.govt.nz

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Context for bidders

We hold 692 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 492 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 7 open Defence & Security tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 25 days.

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