Planning

RF Effectors

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

27 Oct 2023 at 07:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a procurement process titled "RF Effectors" in the police equipment industry category. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a Request for Information aimed at gathering market intelligence regarding next-generation RF Effectors for UK Policing. Interested parties must express interest by emailing CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk before the deadline of 06/11/23. The purpose is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of RF Effectors within UK Policing and enhance public safety.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the police equipment and electronic warfare systems industry to participate in shaping the future of RF Effectors technology for UK Policing. Companies with expertise in drone countermeasures and innovative solutions can engage with the Home Office to provide insights and potentially secure procurement contracts. The communication deadline for this procurement is 08/01/24, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to enhancing public safety through advanced technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RF Effectors

Notice Description

The Authorities 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 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 RF EFFECTOR's that can be tested and introduced into UK Policing. This is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of RF Effectors within UK Policing, maintain public confidence in RF Effector 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 RF Effectors and if suitable alternatives to current provisions are identified.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A handheld Radio Frequency (RF) Effector ('jammer') protects against drone intrusions. The effector cuts off the most common links between the drone and the operator, preventing the drones reaching their intended target or carrying out their intended mission. Remotely piloted aircraft, drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are used to carry out a whole host of functions by all sections of the community, including both legitimate and illegal activity. This may include carrying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), video espionage, privacy violations or transportation of contraband, among others. RF Effectors may be used to counter the careless, inconsiderate or criminal use of drones. They can be used as a standalone device or may have an interface to other technologies, such as a detection system. NPCC Counter Drones coordinates this activity with national equipment and training that is interoperable using 'mutual aid' for all Home Office forces. Police Scotland, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Ministry of Defence Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, British Transport Police, and the National Crime Agency also accord with the principles set out in the national model that in future will be covered under the College of Policing's Authorised Professional Practice (Counter Drones) (APP) for the deployment, training and use of counter drones equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031702-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2024Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
leanne.bryant@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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