Planning

Conductive Energy Devices

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

25 Jul 2022 at 14:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of procuring 'Conductive Energy Devices', focusing on the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment sector. The engagement end date for potential providers to express their interest is set for 12th August 2022. This procurement process aims to gather market intelligence to identify innovative solutions that could enhance UK Policing capabilities. The relevant delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, and the contact for further inquiries is Nigel Prideaux at the Home Office.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the development and provision of next-generation Conductive Energy Devices. Companies with expertise in law enforcement equipment, innovative technological solutions, or advanced materials would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this process, businesses can contribute to enhancing public safety and efficiency within UK Policing while potentially gaining a foothold in a critical sector of public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conductive Energy Devices

Notice Description

The Authority seek to determine market potential and consider market views on the requirements with a view to ensure such views are considered for any potential procurement that the Authorities may wish to launch. No information contained in this RFI, or in any communication made between the Authorities and any Potential Provider in connection with this RFI, shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any procurement or contract may result from this RFI. Under no circumstances shall the Authorities incur any liability in respect of this RFI or any supporting documentation. The Authorities will not reimburse any costs incurred by Potential Providers in connection with preparation and submission of their responses to this RFI. The Strategic principles of development and approval are contained within the 'Code of Practice on Armed Policing and Police use of Less Lethal Weapons'. They confirm the Home Office and NPCC lead should monitor the continuing research into, and the development of, acceptable and effective less lethal weapon systems in response to an evolving operational requirement and capability gaps. As part of the continual development of the NPCC LLW strategy, this request for information aims to scope and identify innovative opportunities in next generation CED's that can be tested and introduced into UK Policing. This is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CED's within UK Policing, maintain public confidence in CED technology and improve public and officer safety. This RFI is an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in this area to establish future potential CED's and if suitable alternatives to current provisions are identified Additional information: The Contracting Authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market.It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender Service and on Contracts Finder.It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process.To request access to the RFI document please email CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk and request the RFI document related to Conductive Energy Device. The document will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12th August 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed32a744-a8e9-40fb-9b2a-69c8fd43e4c6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2022Expired
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Nigel Prideaux
Contact Email
collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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