--- title: "National Police Air Service, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2022-10-11" --- # National Police Air Service, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0374e4.json) ## Summary The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is conducting a tender for a project titled "Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial" under the main procurement category of services. The tender is at the active stage with a value of 1.0 GBP. The contracting authority, BlueLight Commercial, based in Birmingham, is seeking technical expertise for research and development services related to EO and IR sensors. The deadline for submissions is 14th November 2022. This tender by NPAS presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in EO and IR sensor technology to engage in a research and development project for the National Police Air Service. Companies capable of delivering detailed reports, test scripts, operational manuals, and performance analysis for sensor systems are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The use of an open procedure allows for a competitive environment, with submissions accepted electronically via the EU Supply portal. ## Notice NPAS is seeking experienced EO and IR technical expertise to lead the delivery of the following: Identification of the areas of functionality/performance that a sensor system should be assessed against, with detail of the parameters/range of expected capability. Converting this data/criteria into a format which will be used for tests and trials of available sensors Producing test scripts and operational procedure manuals which will be followed for the testing and trialling of sensor systems. Coordinating the actual tests and the capturing of all performance data, including video footage for assessment and review. Analysing the test results and producing detailed reports Performance specification for a sensor system that would deliver all of the operational use-cases A report on the current sensor system marketplace and technology. ### Lot Information Lot 1 .NPAS is seeking experienced EO and IR technical expertise to lead the delivery of the following: 1. Identification of the areas of functionality/performance that a sensor system should be assessed against, with detail of the parameters/range of expected capability. This will be developed using NPAS and England and Wales Policing operational 'use-cases' for RPAS. 2. Converting this data/criteria into a format which will be used for tests and trials of available sensors and also in a format which will be usable for any future evaluation and selection of sensor systems. The functionality to be assessed will include the range of FOV, resolution, IR sensitivity and image stability. 3. Producing test scripts and operational procedure manuals which will be followed for the testing and trialling of sensor systems. 4. Coordinating the actual tests and the capturing of all performance data, including video footage for assessment and review. 5. Analysing the test results and producing detailed reports and of the sensor systems' performance using an agreed system of rating or grading. 6. Performance specification for a sensor system that would deliver all of the operational use-cases and meet (and also surpass) the developed testing criteria and performance ranges. 7. A report on the current sensor system marketplace and technology and the ability for the performance specification to be met. Additional information: Please submit all tenders electronically via the EU Supply portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2022 at 19:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028625-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53652&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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