--- title: "C24767 - RFI - Body Worn Video Camera" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2023-02-14" --- # C24767 - RFI - Body Worn Video Camera Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e7fedaf-8ba3-48a4-9543-bf032c9d9bfb.json) ## Summary The Home Office, a contracting authority, has initiated a tender tagged as "planning" for the procurement of body worn video cameras. The title of the tender is C24767 - RFI - Body Worn Video Camera. The procurement is in the planning stage with key milestones, such as the engagement end date set for 28th February 2023. The tender aims to trial the cameras over a 4 - 6-month period, with specific requirements outlined in the Request for Information (RFI) document. The procurement is in the Cameras industry category and is open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. This tender by the Home Office presents growth opportunities for businesses interested in supplying body worn video cameras to the public sector. Companies specialising in police equipment, surveillance systems, and protective gear are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a Request for Information (RFI), with a clear timeline for submissions and evaluation. Businesses located in various regions including the United Kingdom, European countries, and British Oversea Territories can participate in this procurement process to potentially expand their market reach. ## 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 the trialling of body worn video cameras over a 4 - 6-month period. The Buyer requires three (3) lots of ten (10) body worn video cameras to be trialled at ports and assessed based on the listed requirements. 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: Issue of RFI - 14th February 2023 Last date for Clarification questions - 18th February 2023 Response to Clarification questions - 21st February 2023 Close of Submission of RFI - 28th February 2023 Evaluation of RFI - 4th March 2023 Notification of result of evaluation - 7th March 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf8a5f2-9372-4bc4-a331-a0fbf76b9278 | | 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 | 14 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 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 | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S3 8NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 18143000 - Protective gear - 35125000 - Surveillance system - 35200000 - Police equipment - 38651000 - Cameras ## Release History - 14 Feb 2023 at 12:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf8a5f2-9372-4bc4-a331-a0fbf76b9278 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf8a5f2-9372-4bc4-a331-a0fbf76b9278 14th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1be1abb0-a32d-457e-b4e7-79dcbb57e261 Request for Infomation - Body Worn Video Cameras ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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