--- title: "Issued on behalf of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary - Early engagement notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-19" --- # Issued on behalf of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary - Early engagement notice Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21396505-b82c-421b-a10b-48d6cf39dab0.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council, acting on behalf of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, has issued an early engagement notice for the procurement of a specialised vehicle for their Protest Removal Team. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, seeks to engage the market to find or convert a vehicle to meet specific operational needs. The notice, which falls under the industry category of "Specialist vehicles" (CPV code 34114000), requests proposals by 30th September 2024. The vehicle must be capable of transporting 5 to 7 officers, supporting substantial equipment loads, and providing on-vehicle services, among other criteria. The procurement is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for vehicle manufacturers, conversion specialists, and SMEs capable of meeting the outlined specifications. Companies with expertise in designing or retrofitting vehicles for specialised functions such as law enforcement or emergency response will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence within public safety sectors and collaborate on innovative solutions for mobile policing needs. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Hampshire County Council's procurement support before the set deadline to explore this lucrative opportunity further. ## Notice Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are wishing to engage with the market to determine if there is currently a vehicle suitable to meet the needs of their Protest Removal Team, or a vehicle that could be converted to meet their needs. The team are required to travel throughout the Country to safely remove protestors from a variety of environments and situations if they are committing offences. The team currently use a sprinter van, and tow a trailer. This approach is no longer fit for purpose. The team seek to understand other approaches to meet their needs. The team carry a large amount of equipment. This is currently stored in the sprinter van and the trailer on racking systems. The team would like to hear from any organisation that would have the capabilities and capacity to support their requirements. If you are interested and think you have a suitable vehicle that could meet the needs of the Force or could be converted to meet the Force's needs, please email procurement.support@hants.gov.uk with your Organisation's options and approach before midnight on 30th September. Additional information: Currently the thoughts are for the new vehicle to meet the following requirements: A single vehicle capable of * Transporting a crew of 5 to 7 police officers with kit. * Minimum 240v power * Equipment payload of 1000kg using accessible racking systems * Capability of safe working from the vehicle roof, for at least 3 persons * Vehicle will need full Electronic warning equipment * Capability of 80 mph The vehicle requires: * A minimum of 24 months whole vehicle warranty. * A minimum of 240 months for specialist body and substructure. * A minimum of 36 months for alternative systems driveline. * A minimum of 36 months for bodybuilder can-bus/electrical systems Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) is keen to build ideas and concepts surrounding their approach to this conversion. If any Organisation is willing to offer a site tour/discuss ideas about this potential concept that HIOWC have, when you respond to this engagement, please detail your address along with suitable dates for a potential visit. Please note, you now have until 30th September to respond. Prior to arranging a site visit, confirmation will be sought to confirm that all requirements listed within this notice can be met. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e58627d-1f8b-4cc8-9dad-3b51198c200d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e58627d-1f8b-4cc8-9dad-3b51198c200d - 4 Sep 2024 at 09:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e58627d-1f8b-4cc8-9dad-3b51198c200d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e58627d-1f8b-4cc8-9dad-3b51198c200d 19th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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