Planning

Market capability in relation to Drone Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

ESN ESOURCING PORTAL

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Planning

18 May 2021 at 10:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Market capability in relation to Drone Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)", located in London, England. The procurement process aims to engage suppliers in a market review to assess capabilities related to drone services, with an initial engagement end date set for 9th June 2021. This process allows interested suppliers to express their interest by emailing the Home Office at ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk, following the early engagement notice published on 18th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on miscellaneous business services, specifically those offering photographic and aerial photography services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the outlined pre and post-installation surveying services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging with this process, companies can potentially position themselves for future contracts within the emergency services sector, supporting a critical infrastructure initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market capability in relation to Drone Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Notice Description

This Notice is relation to a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office. The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a 4G critical voice and broadband data communications service using an enhanced commercial mobile network with priority over the general public for emergency services users. ESMCP is conducting a market review to assist in determining the Market capability in relation to Drone Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) and is also potentially looking to conduct a small scale pilot. Requirements include; a) Pre/post-installation Panoramic Survey at full 360 degree around installation at three different heights. b) Services include a mixture of pre-survey for new sites and post survey for existing installations. c) Post-installation Mast Survey/Audit Mast/Installation survey (possibly as a 3D model) to enable the Authority to determine/measure/interpolate (with a decent degree of accuracy, +/- 10cm). The Authority may require potential suppliers to evidence appropriate certification in respect of the required services as a condition of participation in relation to this RFI. This Early Engagement notice is in relation to an early market engagement RFI process only and is not a call for competition. Potential suppliers with an interest in the Programme and who provide services as outlined above are invited to Express Interest in participating in this RFI by e-mailing ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk Access will be provided to the Bravo (Jaggaer) system in order for you to view and respond to the set of detailed questions in relation to this RFI. It should be noted that the closing date for initial Expressions of Interest is 9th June 2021 at 14:00hrs GMT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1d02459-d4b1-42e2-af3b-fae431cc0b4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab2e9ea-fb8a-4a28-8e26-c1fd1dfa93d3
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 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
ESN ESOURCING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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