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Procurement of Fixed Wing Drone

Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police

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Planning

14 Oct 2024 at 16:35

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the procurement of a fixed wing drone, classified under the CPV code 35613000 for unmanned aerial vehicles. The procurement is currently in the planning and tender stage, with a deadline for tender submission set for 14 November 2024. The procurement process is selective and will engage in a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract is valued at £50,000 and focuses on finding suppliers capable of providing a fixed wing drone with specific capabilities including vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), a minimum flight control range of 5km, and endurance of at least 2 hours. The procurement is registered under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024 and the tender period will lead to an award period start date of 1 December 2024.

This procurement tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced drone technology, particularly those with experience in providing complex unmanned aerial systems to government bodies. Companies with proven past performance, robust economic and financial standing, and technical capabilities to meet the specified requirements such as VTOL and manual/autopilot flight controls will find this an excellent opportunity. The emphasis on pre-market engagement and competitive negotiation makes it ideal for innovative suppliers who can offer dynamic and resilient drone solutions fit for various operational demands set by Devon and Cornwall Police. Businesses that can support aircraft training and maintenance schedules, while ensuring ease of transport and rapid deployment, would be well-suited for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Fixed Wing Drone

Notice Description

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial supply base for a fixed wing drone with the following capabilities.We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing.This opportunity will be dynamic, evolving and challenging. This Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. We would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase. Contact the Procurement team listed for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial supply base for a fixed wing drone with the following capabilities.1. Power Source: removable battery 2. VTOL Capability: Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) but then operate as a fixed wing once airborne.3. Range: Minimum flight control range of 5km4. Maximum Take Off Mass: Must be less than 25Kg.5. Weather: The drone must be capable of flying in the rain (IP rated) and launch/land in a minimum of 12metres/second wind.6. Endurance: Minimum flight time of 2 hours.7. Flight Control: The drone must be operable via manual pilot input and some level of mission planning/autopilot.8. Portability: The drone needs to be easily transported in an estate car or small van and with a set-up time to be deployable in under 15 minutes.9. Manufacturer: Ability to support us with aircraft training and documented servicing/maintenance schedule. We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing.This opportunity will be dynamic, evolving and challenging. This Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. We would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase. Contact the Procurement team listed for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04abf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033049-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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