--- title: "Provision Of Drone System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-08-21" --- # Provision Of Drone System Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c6af9a8-85d3-4edf-83ee-15eb8ebe1bb7.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Drone System." This initiative falls within the surveillance and security systems industry category, specifically targeting unmanned aerial vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd February 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 20th February 2017 and will run until 30th June 2017. This open procurement procedure is located in St Albans, England, and offers potential vendors a significant opportunity to engage with the public sector. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in drone technology and related peripherals. Businesses involved in the manufacturing of drones, surveillance equipment, and those offering training services are well-suited to compete in this process. By successfully securing this contract, suppliers can enhance their portfolio and establish connections with governmental agencies, potentially leading to further contracts and expansion within the public sector market. ## Notice The Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) are inviting bids for the provision of a Drone System and related peripherals. CAST have recently undertaken new fields of work utilising drone technology. The current capability allows a team of trained staff to fly basic drone aircraft with cameras to take still and video imagery, however the systems are limited to wide angles of view only, utilising consumer grade equipment. It is the role of CAST to research, evaluate and to make evidence based recommendations to their customers and stakeholders. In the case of their Front Line Support Service, its' role is to purchase, maintain and support a range of search and surveillance equipment which can be loaned out to law enforcement agencies who don't have the budgets to purchase the systems. This is a service the Home Office offers to the police for example. Cast require the following proposed drone system: o 1 x Aircraft o 1 x Ground Station (including tablet controller) o 1 x Joystick Controller o 1 x Aircraft Batteries o 1 x Payload - EO/IR Combined payload o 1 x Payload - Colour Zoom Camera o 1 x Spares kit - Including spare propellers, motor arms, landing gear parts, antenna parts o UK Customer Support o 1 x Training for up to 5 operatives (within 3 months of delivery, training at CAST site in St Albans, trainer will require photographic identification for access) Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender In addition to the above: Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name/reference of this procurement * the name of the registered supplier * the registered address of the supplier * the name and contact details of the signatory (Individual who will manage the tender) * The current position held by the signatory It is recommended that you submit your expression of interest as soon as possible, this is to ensure that you have enough time to read the tender documentation and prepare a bid submission. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83de4138-9fa6-489b-aa71-9cc81e9cacbe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL, | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles - 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance ## Release History - 21 Aug 2017 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83de4138-9fa6-489b-aa71-9cc81e9cacbe - 19 Jan 2017 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83de4138-9fa6-489b-aa71-9cc81e9cacbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83de4138-9fa6-489b-aa71-9cc81e9cacbe 21st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2455f6ad-e647-45b1-b275-08e8955f23db Contracts finder notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dff4626-17e1-4c70-be03-543a2dcaa4bc Award Letter (REDACTED) ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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