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Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices

Home Office

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Planning

20 Jul 2023 at 12:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a Ministry in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for a "Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices" in the services category within the industry of technical testing services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, aiming to conduct independent scientific and technical assessments to ensure safety standards of new conducted energy devices. The deadline for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) exercise is 11/08/23.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for test facilities specializing in technical testing services to collaborate with the Home Office in the UK. Businesses involved in security equipment, police equipment, and technical testing services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Considering the nature of the procurement, firms with experience in conducting rigorous scientific assessments will find potential for growth through partnering with the Home Office for the independent testing of conducted energy devices against specified requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices

Notice Description

Police in the UK currently use conducted energy devices (CEDs), specifically various Taser(tm) models manufactured by Axon. Enterprise Inc. The authorisation of any new CED in the UK requires significant and rigorous independent scientific and technical assessment. This testing ensures all necessary safety standards are met, alongside continued operational reliability when using the device against those who are violent or threaten violence. The Home Office are exploring options for independent testing of CEDs against specified testing requirements which would potentially be overseen in person by government officials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Police in the UK currently use conducted energy devices (CEDs), specifically various Taser(tm) models manufactured by Axon. Enterprise Inc. The authorisation of any new CED in the UK requires significant and rigorous independent scientific and technical assessment. This testing ensures all necessary safety standards are met, alongside continued operational reliability when using the device against those who are violent or threaten violence. The Home Office are exploring options for independent testing of CEDs against specified testing requirements which would potentially be overseen in person by government officials. The Home Office is seeking input from test facilities that would be able to undertake testing to defined specifications for CEDs. Currently assessments are conducted within government. The Authority is exploring options for partnering with independent test facilities that are capable of conducting physical assessments of devices, for example in terms of reliability, robustness or performance. Any CEDs and related consumables (e.g. cartridges) for assessment would be provided by the Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e3c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020923-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

35200000 - Police equipment

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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