Tender

National Police Air Service, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Tender

11 Oct 2022 at 19:37

Summary of the contracting process

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is conducting a tender for a project titled "Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial" under the main procurement category of services. The tender is at the active stage with a value of 1.0 GBP. The contracting authority, BlueLight Commercial, based in Birmingham, is seeking technical expertise for research and development services related to EO and IR sensors. The deadline for submissions is 14th November 2022.

This tender by NPAS presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in EO and IR sensor technology to engage in a research and development project for the National Police Air Service. Companies capable of delivering detailed reports, test scripts, operational manuals, and performance analysis for sensor systems are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The use of an open procedure allows for a competitive environment, with submissions accepted electronically via the EU Supply portal.

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Notice Title

National Police Air Service, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial

Notice Description

NPAS is seeking experienced EO and IR technical expertise to lead the delivery of the following: Identification of the areas of functionality/performance that a sensor system should be assessed against, with detail of the parameters/range of expected capability. Converting this data/criteria into a format which will be used for tests and trials of available sensors Producing test scripts and operational procedure manuals which will be followed for the testing and trialling of sensor systems. Coordinating the actual tests and the capturing of all performance data, including video footage for assessment and review. Analysing the test results and producing detailed reports Performance specification for a sensor system that would deliver all of the operational use-cases A report on the current sensor system marketplace and technology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

.NPAS is seeking experienced EO and IR technical expertise to lead the delivery of the following: 1. Identification of the areas of functionality/performance that a sensor system should be assessed against, with detail of the parameters/range of expected capability. This will be developed using NPAS and England and Wales Policing operational 'use-cases' for RPAS. 2. Converting this data/criteria into a format which will be used for tests and trials of available sensors and also in a format which will be usable for any future evaluation and selection of sensor systems. The functionality to be assessed will include the range of FOV, resolution, IR sensitivity and image stability. 3. Producing test scripts and operational procedure manuals which will be followed for the testing and trialling of sensor systems. 4. Coordinating the actual tests and the capturing of all performance data, including video footage for assessment and review. 5. Analysing the test results and producing detailed reports and of the sensor systems' performance using an agreed system of rating or grading. 6. Performance specification for a sensor system that would deliver all of the operational use-cases and meet (and also surpass) the developed testing criteria and performance ranges. 7. A report on the current sensor system marketplace and technology and the ability for the performance specification to be met. Additional information: Please submit all tenders electronically via the EU Supply portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Roy Towler
Contact Email
roy.towler@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929726422

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

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