Planning

Radio Frequency Signal Detection

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

01 Mar 2023 at 14:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice (HMPPS) is planning a procurement process for "Radio Frequency Signal Detection" equipment, aiming to enhance their capabilities in dealing with illicit communications signals within prisons. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. An early engagement day is scheduled for Thursday 6th April 2023 in Leeds (UK). The Ministry of Justice is looking to explore opportunities related to passive radio frequency signal detection equipment, focusing on software-defined radio. The industry category for this tender is Electronic detection apparatus.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in passive radio frequency signal detection equipment, software-defined radio, and related technologies. Suitable businesses would include those providing logging devices, locating equipment, and Wi-Fi access point identification tools. SMEs would find this tender particularly relevant, as the Ministry of Justice is intending to split the procurement into lots, with specific detection requirements for each lot. Businesses interested in providing wireless, accurate, and directional antenna-enabled equipment should consider participating in this upcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Frequency Signal Detection

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice (HMPPS) wishes to engage with the market, as part of an early market engagement exercise. The MOJ wish to explore current and future opportunities around passive radio frequency signal detection equipment, to help develop our next generation capabilities. Passive Radio Frequency (RF) signal detection equipment is used by prisons to identify internal illicit communications signals to aid the recovery of communication devices entering prisons and being used illegally by prisoners. As part of our proposed equipment strategy, we have two approaches to RF detection. - The first approach is to identify signals / services in use through logging device / service activity over a period of time. - The second part of the approach is to follow up and locate those devices to aid device recovery. HMPPS is particularly interested in understanding future opportunities in relation to software defined radio. The Authority will intend to split the tender into lots and these are envisaged to have the following detection requirements: Logging Devices - These devices should be wireless and able to be placed in an area to log signal activity independently over a period of time. Locating Equipment - These devices are required to be able to specifically locate devices accurately down to a small area in an internal environment to aid recovery. These devices would significantly benefit from directional antenna capability for indoor use. WIFI Access Point Identification Tools -Wi-Fi detection tools are required to identify access points from internal and external sources. The Wi-Fi device shall be capable of detecting access points on 2.4GHz, GHz and 6GHz operating frequencies An early engagement day will be held on Thursday 6th April 2023 between 9:00 - 16:00 GMT in Leeds (UK) to assist the MOJ in understanding what the market can provide. To register interest for the engagement day, please complete the following survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2E9p4KzmJdpKrvED_DfF5vxURjFFQzJZUVRFRjg0NUtPODRLV1FWMFFZOC4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01d083c4-7ee8-4fed-bf9b-cdf603fb75ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef6c521-a522-4131-b5e3-57ce0d74fc7b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Tom Burns
Contact Email
tom.burns1@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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