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title: "Trial use of Drones/UAVs - C25686 - RFI"
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# Trial use of Drones/UAVs - C25686 - RFI

Buyer: ATAMIS LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58d8efd9-c348-49f2-ba43-ea4905bd7412

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## Summary

The Home Office, acting as the Buyer, has published a planning stage tender titled "Trial use of Drones/UAVs - C25686 - RFI". The procurement process focuses on the trial of drones/UAVs in non-operational and 'live' operational environments in Liverpool. The engagement will assess the viability of using drones/UAVs to search confined spaces for Person(s) and/or Goods. Key dates include the last date for clarifications on 15/09/2023 and the close of submission on 29/09/2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in unmanned aerial vehicles, surveillance and security systems, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and cameras. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The trial requires equipment to be provided by bidders at their own expense and involves engagement with the Buyer, the Home Office, for potential national rollout decisions based on the trial outcomes.

## Notice

Border Force is a Directorate of the Home Office (The Buyer). The Buyer wishes to engage the market and conduct a Request for Information (RFI) with a view to trialling drones/UAVs The Buyer requires the trialling of Drones/UAVs in non-operational training environments with confined spaces and 'live' operational environments aboard vessels, to ascertain the viability of their deployment to search confined spaces for Person(s) and/or Goods. Both of the trial types will be conducted in Liverpool over a one to two day period. Specific details of the requirement can be found in the accompanying RFI document. Any equipment made available for this trial is to be at the expense of the bidder. This trial will enable the Buyer to make an informed decision in consideration to a potential national rollout based on the trial use of this equipment. A full breakdown of the timings for this engagement is available in the RFI document. The Buyer reserves the right to withdraw this engagement or not pursue this capability for any reason, and at any point, during this process. Full and complete submissions should be sent to oploservices@homeoffice.gov.uk Additional information: Refer to RFI document for further information Milestone Date(s)and time(s) Issue of RFI 05/09/2023 Last date for Clarification questions 15/09/2023 Response to Clarification questions 22/09/2023 Close of Submission of RFI 29/09/2023 Evaluation of RFI 02/10/2023 Notification of result of evaluation 06/10/2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9e25a-6d32-4f14-8287-e29ae65fabda |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | ATAMIS LTD |
| Additional buyers | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | PORTISHEAD |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 7LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead East |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance
- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 10:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9e25a-6d32-4f14-8287-e29ae65fabda
- 5 Sep 2023 at 09:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9e25a-6d32-4f14-8287-e29ae65fabda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c9e25a-6d32-4f14-8287-e29ae65fabda
  5th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31438e36-3e86-431c-84dc-12b2bc1da6c7
  RFP360_RFI_DronesUAVs 05092023

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