Tender

Provision Of Drone System

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

21 Aug 2017 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2017 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Drone System." This initiative falls within the surveillance and security systems industry category, specifically targeting unmanned aerial vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd February 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 20th February 2017 and will run until 30th June 2017. This open procurement procedure is located in St Albans, England, and offers potential vendors a significant opportunity to engage with the public sector.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in drone technology and related peripherals. Businesses involved in the manufacturing of drones, surveillance equipment, and those offering training services are well-suited to compete in this process. By successfully securing this contract, suppliers can enhance their portfolio and establish connections with governmental agencies, potentially leading to further contracts and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of Drone System

Notice Description

The Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) are inviting bids for the provision of a Drone System and related peripherals. CAST have recently undertaken new fields of work utilising drone technology. The current capability allows a team of trained staff to fly basic drone aircraft with cameras to take still and video imagery, however the systems are limited to wide angles of view only, utilising consumer grade equipment. It is the role of CAST to research, evaluate and to make evidence based recommendations to their customers and stakeholders. In the case of their Front Line Support Service, its' role is to purchase, maintain and support a range of search and surveillance equipment which can be loaned out to law enforcement agencies who don't have the budgets to purchase the systems. This is a service the Home Office offers to the police for example. Cast require the following proposed drone system: o 1 x Aircraft o 1 x Ground Station (including tablet controller) o 1 x Joystick Controller o 1 x Aircraft Batteries o 1 x Payload - EO/IR Combined payload o 1 x Payload - Colour Zoom Camera o 1 x Spares kit - Including spare propellers, motor arms, landing gear parts, antenna parts o UK Customer Support o 1 x Training for up to 5 operatives (within 3 months of delivery, training at CAST site in St Albans, trainer will require photographic identification for access) Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender In addition to the above: Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name/reference of this procurement * the name of the registered supplier * the registered address of the supplier * the name and contact details of the signatory (Individual who will manage the tender) * The current position held by the signatory It is recommended that you submit your expression of interest as soon as possible, this is to ensure that you have enough time to read the tender documentation and prepare a bid submission. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83de4138-9fa6-489b-aa71-9cc81e9cacbe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.operations@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL,
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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