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title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 704423453 GPS Trackers with Biometric Monitors, Maintenance and Connectivity"
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# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 704423453 GPS Trackers with Biometric Monitors, Maintenance and Connectivity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61efd145-0abd-4f70-8be0-7dbfbd458c9c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding GPS Trackers with Biometric Monitors, Maintenance, and Connectivity. This initiative is aimed at gathering industry input to enhance GPS tracking capabilities for military training exercises. The engagement period is set to conclude on 14th July 2022, and it is situated in Portsmouth, England, within the category of global navigation and positioning systems (CPV code 38112100). The procurement type is a tender, although this RFI does not represent a bidding opportunity but rather an information collection exercise.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in GPS technology, biometrics, and military-grade equipment. Companies that can provide innovative solutions compatible with existing military devices and that demonstrate the ability to offer modular options will be well-suited to compete in future tenders stemming from this RFI. Given the project's focus on efficient and user-friendly systems, small and medium enterprises with strong capabilities in technology deployment and support could play a key role in the competitive landscape ahead.

## Notice

Introduction This RFI is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. Any resulting procurement activity will be conducted competitively. Please note: This RFI is an information gathering exercise, no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage however any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations on the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder. Background Moving to a modern and innovative GPS tracking capability that informs Exercise Control (ExCon), compatible with monitors for early detection and prevention of heat injury, will allow Royal Navy and Royal Marine instructors to deploy trainees onto multi-terrain exercise areas with the minimum of supervision, and increased confidence in their ability to track and recover trainees as required. The system should be capable of displaying individuals' positions on digital mapping (OS or foreign equivalent) and provide an 8- figure grid reference of their location. It must be simple to operate by the military user and require minimal training. To maximize efficiency the system and its proposed connectivity must be compatible with current devices used. The concept should have the ability to bolt on options, such as airtime, licenses, and stagger delivery dates, in order to consolidate various contracts. An assisted system with third-party management is not acceptable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e30435-470c-47ee-8d2e-592c6df9482c |
| 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 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 11:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e30435-470c-47ee-8d2e-592c6df9482c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e30435-470c-47ee-8d2e-592c6df9482c
  5th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecd936ca-ec3e-476e-a539-fef4936d186b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5fc2b73-3271-44ae-b8a2-3adb48380e48
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