Planning

Trial use of Drones/UAVs - C25686 - RFI

ATAMIS LTD

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Planning

05 Sep 2023 at 10:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Sep 2023 at 09:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, acting as the Buyer, has published a planning stage tender titled "Trial use of Drones/UAVs - C25686 - RFI". The procurement process focuses on the trial of drones/UAVs in non-operational and 'live' operational environments in Liverpool. The engagement will assess the viability of using drones/UAVs to search confined spaces for Person(s) and/or Goods. Key dates include the last date for clarifications on 15/09/2023 and the close of submission on 29/09/2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in unmanned aerial vehicles, surveillance and security systems, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and cameras. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The trial requires equipment to be provided by bidders at their own expense and involves engagement with the Buyer, the Home Office, for potential national rollout decisions based on the trial outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trial use of Drones/UAVs - C25686 - RFI

Notice Description

Border Force is a Directorate of the Home Office (The Buyer). The Buyer wishes to engage the market and conduct a Request for Information (RFI) with a view to trialling drones/UAVs The Buyer requires the trialling of Drones/UAVs in non-operational training environments with confined spaces and 'live' operational environments aboard vessels, to ascertain the viability of their deployment to search confined spaces for Person(s) and/or Goods. Both of the trial types will be conducted in Liverpool over a one to two day period. Specific details of the requirement can be found in the accompanying RFI document. Any equipment made available for this trial is to be at the expense of the bidder. This trial will enable the Buyer to make an informed decision in consideration to a potential national rollout based on the trial use of this equipment. A full breakdown of the timings for this engagement is available in the RFI document. The Buyer reserves the right to withdraw this engagement or not pursue this capability for any reason, and at any point, during this process. Full and complete submissions should be sent to oploservices@homeoffice.gov.uk Additional information: Refer to RFI document for further information Milestone Date(s)and time(s) Issue of RFI 05/09/2023 Last date for Clarification questions 15/09/2023 Response to Clarification questions 22/09/2023 Close of Submission of RFI 29/09/2023 Evaluation of RFI 02/10/2023 Notification of result of evaluation 06/10/2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58d8efd9-c348-49f2-ba43-ea4905bd7412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9e25a-6d32-4f14-8287-e29ae65fabda
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

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 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
ATAMIS LTD
Additional Buyers

HOME OFFICE

Contact Name
Jamie Moore
Contact Email
oploservices@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 7LZ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead East
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

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