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title: "Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038b7f"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
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# Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b7f

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. This contract falls under the goods category, with an emphasis on security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The tender involves the purchase, servicing, and maintenance of the systems over a four-year period, with a possibility for extension. The deadline for submissions is set for January 12, 2023, with a bid validity period until March 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialised in security equipment and services to compete for a significant contract with the Scottish Police Authority. Businesses with expertise in supplying and maintaining security, fire-fighting, and defence equipment are well-suited for this opportunity. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with various selection criteria, including demonstrating technical and professional abilities, alongside meeting financial and insurance requirements specified in the tender documentation.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority require an estimated 5 new RPA Systems over a four year (with option to extend) period with servicing and maintenance included. Further detail is within the ITT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase, servicing and maintenance of RPAS's. The Scottish Police Authority require an estimated 5 new RPA Systems over a four year (with option to extend) period with servicing and maintenance included. Further detail is within the ITT.

Options: option to purchase newer models if required over the course of the contract.

Renewal: 1 x extension of 12 months (included in the 60 month duration).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034663-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034663-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000716095
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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