Tender

Dashboard Camera Solution for Police Vehicles

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is seeking suppliers for an end-to-end networked high-definition dashboard camera solution for police vehicles. This procurement process falls under the category of telecommunications equipment and supplies and involves software packages and information systems relevant to police services. The procurement stage is active and in the tender phase, with submissions due by 11th March 2025. The overall contract value is £13,000,000, and the delivery region is the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ region. The contract period spans 1080 days with potential extensions of two 12-month periods. The procurement follows an open procedure and electronic submission is required.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-definition dashboard cameras and integrated software solutions that facilitate data transfer to digital evidence management systems. Companies with expertise in telecommunications equipment and software systems tailored to police services would be well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of TVP's operations, supporting police officers in the field and improving the management of video evidence. Businesses that can provide robust, reliable, and innovative technological solutions stand to benefit significantly from this contract, potentially leading to further opportunities in the law enforcement sector.

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Notice Title

Dashboard Camera Solution for Police Vehicles

Notice Description

Thames Valley Police (TVP) are looking for a supplier who can provide an end-to-end networked high-definition Dashboard Camera and supporting software platform with a working Application Programming Interface that will allow evidence from the Dashboard cameras to be uploaded into the existing DEMS. As part of this project, TVP are looking to source a solution that will support our serving police officers when in the line of duty to protect them and the public. Video evidence in our vehicles is becoming increasingly important as incidents on the road can quickly escalate. This connected approach can bring an additional boost to the efficiency and effectiveness of our police operations. The requirement is for a mounted video camera to be installed into vehicles to record high-definition colour images / videos using Infra-Red LED's where necessary but do support a high dynamic range (HDR). These images / videos will be used to support insurance claims and evidence in Court proceedings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Valley Police (TVP) are looking for a supplier who can provide an end-to-end networked high-definition Dashboard Camera and supporting software platform with a working Application Programming Interface that will allow evidence from the Dashboard cameras to be uploaded into the existing DEMS. As part of this project, TVP are looking to source a solution that will support our serving police officers when in the line of duty to protect them and the public. Video evidence in our vehicles is becoming increasingly important as incidents on the road can quickly escalate. This connected approach can bring an additional boost to the efficiency and effectiveness of our police operations. The requirement is for a mounted video camera to be installed into vehicles to record high-definition colour images / videos using Infra-Red LED's where necessary but do support a high dynamic range (HDR). These images / videos will be used to support insurance claims and evidence in Court proceedings. The solution must ensure a connection over a continuous web link utilising a 4G or equivalent network where available. (in instances / areas where 5G is available the force will be looking to move over to take advantage of the speed).The force will require a working Application Programming Interface (API) that will allow the secure transfer of evidential data from the camera to the forces digital evidence management system (DEMS). The current provider of our DEMS is NICE Systems UK Limited.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003861-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
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
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paula.kibble-white@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01865855400

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

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