Planning

BLC-Aviation-0030 - RFI - Airborne EO/ IR Imaging Systems and Air to Ground Communication Systems for UAV/Drones

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL ORGANISATION

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Planning

21 Sep 2021 at 09:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BlueLight Commercial Organisation is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "BLC-Aviation-0030 - RFI - Airborne EO/IR Imaging Systems and Air to Ground Communication Systems for UAV/Drones." This procurement relates to the unmanned aerial vehicle industry and is being conducted in the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for submissions is set for 11th October 2021, at 17:00 BST, where interested parties are encouraged to present video footage demonstrating the technical capabilities of their EO/IR systems as part of the early market engagement process. This tender is available on the EU Supply e-tendering portal, and additional documents can be accessed through the links provided in the procurement notice.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech imaging systems, drone technology, and related communications equipment. Companies that can provide EO/IR imaging solutions that meet the specifications outlined for weight, operational capabilities, and compliance with UK regulations may find this tender particularly relevant. This opportunity may be well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in UAV technology, as the contract aims to enhance operational effectiveness for the National Police Air Service's situational awareness and risk assessment capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLC-Aviation-0030 - RFI - Airborne EO/ IR Imaging Systems and Air to Ground Communication Systems for UAV/Drones

Notice Description

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is undertaking a market engagement to determine what technical functionality currently exists for Airborne EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) systems. The imaging systems are intended for use on BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) remotely piloted aircraft systems: 'Drones'. Alongside the imaging systems, NPAS is also looking at how airborne data links will permit live video imagery to be transmitted into force control rooms and operational resources on scene. The information requested (due to be submitted onto this site by 17:00 (BST) on October 11th 2021) includes the submission of video footage which will demonstrate the capability of the EO/IR system. High quality colour video, low light and infra-red imagery of sufficient detail and quality in daylight, low light and darkness is to be provided to demonstrate the EO/IR performance at operating heights, typical ranging from 500 to 1500 feet. The aims of such systems are to enable situational awareness for the incident command team and facilitate risk assessment and operational decision making in real-time. The video needs to demonstrate that the EO/IR systems provides: * Clear visibility of a scene * The capture of individual descriptive detail such as facial features and clothing. * Identification of a vehicle make, model, colour and registration number. * The recording of evidential detail at any given incident, location or scene. The imaging systems are being classified into three weight bands: * imaging system under 4kg total weight * imaging system 4kg-10kg total weight * imaging system 10kg-17kg total weight. The Systems must be capable to operate on an aerial platform which will be airborne for a minimum of 4 hours and be operating up to 50km away from the base station. The Equipment must be compliant with UK radiocommunications regulations and must not be subject to ITAR limitations on use. The exercise is being undertaken via the EU Supply e-tendering portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/39631/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=BLUELIGHT BLC-Aviation-0030 - RFI - Airborne EO/ IR Imaging Systems and Air to Ground Communication Systems for UAV/Drones

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8d846d0-1603-4b56-913e-d82b17ea3064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef65fb0f-eaaa-4615-a993-2664729de546
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2021Expired
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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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