This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2024 at 14:26

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a procurement process for a "Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices" in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. The procurement, currently in the award stage, is for services to be provided in the UK and entails a contract value of £150,000. The procurement follows an open procedure under legal basis 32014L0024 and is covered by the GPA. Relevant key dates include the tender closing on the 17th of July 2024 and the contract being signed on the 22nd of August 2024. The main task involves devising and conducting a technical test plan for the TASER T10™, with PA Consulting awarded the contract to carry out the testing activities.

This tender represents notable opportunities for businesses involved in technical testing and consultancy services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale organisations with expertise in technical testing, especially in the area of conducted energy devices and evaluation instruments, would find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The project not only requires technical proficiency but also offers subcontracting possibilities, allowing smaller firms to participate. Organisations with the capacity to deliver detailed technical reports and analyses, as well as presentations, would be particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities managed by the Home Office.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices

Notice Description

5.1 The requirement is for a Test Facility to devise a Technical Test Plan for the TASER T10(tm) in accordance with the attached Test Guidance and then conduct the testing. Once the Technical Test Plan has been approved by the Authority the Test Facility will conduct the tests. At the conclusion of this activity a full written report detailing the results of these tests, the raw data and any analysis will be provided with the option of a presentation of the report if required. The scope includes but is not limited to : 5.1.1 The Technical Test Plan to include all tests as specified in the attached test guidance Appendix H Test Guidance; 5.1.2 Technical report to be provided in sufficient detail to support the required approval process but also be comprehensible to non-experts; 5.1.3 Presentation on the Technical Test Plan if requested by the Authority; 5.1.4 Report on learning and improvements in these processes for future projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047050
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027589-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA Consulting

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