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NPCC Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device - Request for Information

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:57

Market Engagement Notice
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30 Jan 2025 at 12:53

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Planning

30 Jan 2025 at 10:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement titled "NPCC Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device". This is a planning-stage engagement for the procurement of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, specifically focusing on less lethal weapons with distance capability. The process is under the coordination and governance structure led by the Home Office and involves the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and other relevant governmental partners. Key dates include an engagement end date on 12th March 2025. The procurement spans delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses that provide innovative less lethal weapon solutions, supporting the ongoing strategy to enhance public and police safety. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in the RFI process. The Home Office is employing an early market engagement approach, directing potential suppliers to the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal for document downloads and submission. This engagement will explore solutions that may lead to future demonstration events, development challenges, or testing opportunities, fostering innovation and paving the way for future procurement contracts. Businesses with a valid DUNS number that can meet these requirements will find this tender suitable for growth and strategic partnership opportunities with the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NPCC Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device - Request for Information

Notice Description

Please note this is not a call for competition This RFI is an information-gathering exercise to support future direction and decision-making in this area and to establish potential suitable alternatives to current providers. The strategic principles for the development and approval of Less Lethal Weapons , including Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability devices , will be agreed on an all-UK basis under a coordination and governance structure led by the Home Office. NPCC, the Home Office and other relevant governmental partners have a duty to monitor the continuing research into, and the development of, acceptable and effective Less Lethal Weapon systems in response to an evolving operational requirement and identified capability gaps. As part of the continual development of the NPCC Less Lethal Weapon strategy, this Request For Information aims to scope and identify a range of current, innovative Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device solutions. This information will enable development of Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device requirements and capability planning to support future procurements. This information may also be used to identify or develop future demonstration event, development challenges, or testing. This is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national Less Lethal Weapon capability, in order to maintain public confidence and ensure the safety of both the public and police. This RFI is an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in this area to establish potential Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device solutions and whether suitable options can be identified. At a later date, the Authorities may engage with suppliers to discuss their solutions. The Home Office is undertaking early market engagement in relation to Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability devices. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) directs interested potential suppliers to the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, where a Request for Information (RFI) document can be downloaded. Once completed the RFI can then be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal Please visit: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html, log in, and search for ppq-559 Request for Information We will also use our Early Market Engagement site to share information and updates with interested potential suppliers, request feedback and allow potential suppliers to communicate with us via secure message. If your organisation is not yet registered on Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, please visit the portal and register by following the link on the homepage: "To register click here'. Please note that to register, your organisation must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation that you are registering, which would be entering into a contract if invited to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef4b9163-576b-4251-aa03-7784f2b14d7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676a647-d697-4f54-a272-ff9c86595860
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

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

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35200000 - Police equipment

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2025Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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