--- title: "NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2024-04-22" --- # NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector Framework Agreement Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-322d6ef5-7532-4afb-b625-8f8f9bdaa8af.json) ## Summary The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for the NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector Framework Agreement, aimed at enhancing capabilities in electronic warfare systems and countermeasures. This Framework Agreement will be accessible to UK Police Forces, Police Crime Commissioners, Central Government Departments, and related organisations for a period of up to two years, with an optional extension of 24 months. The procurement method being used is the selective approach through a restricted procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 23rd May 2024. The contract period is set to start on 30th October 2024 and end on 29th October 2028. Businesses involved in providing specialist goods and services related to electronic warfare technology would find this tender particularly relevant for growth opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suitable for participation. As the tender is under a restricted procedure, economic operators must meet specific selection criteria, including technical and financial standing, to advance to the tender participation stage. The procurement is managed electronically through the Home Office's eSourcing Portal, requiring registration for participation. Potential bidders need a valid DUNS number for their organisation to register and express interest in this unique procurement opportunity. ## Notice The Home office on behalf of the NPPC is seeking to create a Framework Agreement for the NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector Programme. This Framework Agreement seeks to support delivery of this programme though the provision of specialist goods and services to include the next generation of hand-held Radio Frequency (RF) Effector technology. This Framework Agreement will allow UK Police Forces, Police Crime Commissioners Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies and the National Crime Agency to call off from this Framework Agreement. This Framework shall cover a period of Two (2) years, with an option to extend the Framework at the HO's option for a further period of up twenty four (24) months. Additional information: The Authority will be using the restricted procedure for this procurement. It is intended that six bidders will be taken forward to tender participation stage. These economic operators shall be those who have: - submitted a compliant submission, comprising the completed online SQ - satisfied the relevant selection criteria under the exclusion grounds - Technical or Professional Ability - provided evidence demonstrating an acceptable level of technical or professional activity; and - satisfied minimum standards of economic and financial standing - achieved the first, second, third. fourth fifth and six highest combined weighted scores in respect of the additional questions for technical and professional ability as per scoring detailed in NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector - SQ2 - Evaluation and sift guidance However, if an economic operator has not submitted a compliant submission as described above, then that bidder shall be excluded from the ranking of scores described as above. In terms of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, there will be a requirement on economic operators to provide proof of economic and financial standing, and of technical and professional ability prior to proceeding to the next stage of competition and award. The tender documents will contain specific provisions requiring tenders to inform the Authority of any changes to their economic and financial standing or technical and professional ability during the procurement competition. The authority reserves the right to undertake further verification to ensure continuing compliance with the selection criteria at any time prior to proceeding to the next stage of the competition and contract award, including during any standstill period. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This can be done by searching for the procurement title ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3759cef2-39b8-4f21-8b74-16dbe1d3e15c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2024 - 29 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures ## Release History - 22 Apr 2024 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3759cef2-39b8-4f21-8b74-16dbe1d3e15c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3759cef2-39b8-4f21-8b74-16dbe1d3e15c 22nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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