--- title: "RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) Development Intelligent Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a482" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a482" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a482.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a482.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2023-02-09" --- # RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) Development Intelligent Partner Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a482 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a482) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a482.json) ## Summary The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is conducting a tender process for the RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) Development Intelligent Partner project. The project aims to enhance police air support delivery across England and Wales by incorporating RPAS capabilities. The tender, with a value of £400,000 GBP, involves conducting a review of historical operational data to identify suitable locations for RPAS deployment and potential future development of a Concept of Operations for an NPAS blended fleet. The tender period ends on 14th March 2023, with submission via electronic means, and the award period begins the same day. This opportunity can be beneficial for businesses offering technical analysis or consultancy services in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and research and development services related to RPAS. BlueLight Commercial is the buying organisation for this tender, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Businesses with expertise in aviation and RPAS operational aspects are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a fair chance for interested parties to participate in this innovative project, which may potentially lead to further collaborations and growth opportunities in the sector. ## Notice The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is reviewing the feasibility of being able to deliver police air support across England and Wales via a combination of Rotary Aircraft, Fixed Wing Aircraft and RPAS. The initial requirement of this project is to conduct a review of a draft NPAS police air support delivery/deployment model. This will aid the understanding of demand and how and where RPAS with BVLOS capability could enhance service delivery as part of a blended fleet. An initial analysis of historical NPAS operational data will be presented to the preferred bidder (selected through this tender) by NPAS. This data will be overlaid with the performance parameters of potential RPAS capabilities. Each recommended site will then be classified as accepted or rejected and a list provided of the improvements/changes that would need to be implemented for a site to become fully capable of being operational. The successful implementation of this project, may lead to further work. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is reviewing the feasibility of being able to deliver police air support across England and Wales via a combination of Rotary Aircraft, Fixed Wing Aircraft and RPAS. It is envisaged that RPAS operated BVLOS will be required, with the ability to carry multiple payloads of significant weight and with an endurance which permits the completion of typical NPAS operational taskings,. The initial requirement of this project is to conduct a review of a draft NPAS police air support delivery/deployment model. This will aid the understanding of demand and how and where RPAS with BVLOS capability could enhance service delivery as part of a blended fleet. An initial analysis of historical NPAS operational data will be presented to the preferred bidder (selected through this tender) by NPAS. This data will be overlaid with the performance parameters of potential RPAS capabilities. The result of this exercise will be a list of recommended locations from where future RPAS operated BVLOS could be based. The preferred bidder from this tender process, will then be required to examine the recommended site/area information. They will then detail the benefits and limitations/restrictions of each site from an aviation and RPAS operational perspective. Each recommended site will then be classified as accepted or rejected and a list provided of the improvements/changes that would need to be implemented for a site to become fully capable of being operational. This would be crucial to develop the first draft of a theoretical Concept of Operations for a future NPAS blended fleet. The successful implementation of this project, may lead to further work where expert advice on the development of future concept of operations (including costings) and assistance in the ongoing assessment of RPAS platform design and build may be required. Additional information: Please submit all tenders electronically via the EU Supply portal Renewal: one 12 month extension/renewal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004093-2023 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2023 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004093-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=60096&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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