---
title: "Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e3c0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2023-07-20"
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# Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e3c0

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## Summary

The Home Office, a Ministry in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for a "Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices" in the services category within the industry of technical testing services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, aiming to conduct independent scientific and technical assessments to ensure safety standards of new conducted energy devices. The deadline for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) exercise is 11/08/23.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for test facilities specializing in technical testing services to collaborate with the Home Office in the UK. Businesses involved in security equipment, police equipment, and technical testing services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Considering the nature of the procurement, firms with experience in conducting rigorous scientific assessments will find potential for growth through partnering with the Home Office for the independent testing of conducted energy devices against specified requirements.

## Notice

Police in the UK currently use conducted energy devices (CEDs), specifically various Taser(tm) models manufactured by Axon. Enterprise Inc. The authorisation of any new CED in the UK requires significant and rigorous independent scientific and technical assessment. This testing ensures all necessary safety standards are met, alongside continued operational reliability when using the device against those who are violent or threaten violence. The Home Office are exploring options for independent testing of CEDs against specified testing requirements which would potentially be overseen in person by government officials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Police in the UK currently use conducted energy devices (CEDs), specifically various Taser(tm) models manufactured by Axon. Enterprise Inc. The authorisation of any new CED in the UK requires significant and rigorous independent scientific and technical assessment. This testing ensures all necessary safety standards are met, alongside continued operational reliability when using the device against those who are violent or threaten violence. The Home Office are exploring options for independent testing of CEDs against specified testing requirements which would potentially be overseen in person by government officials. The Home Office is seeking input from test facilities that would be able to undertake testing to defined specifications for CEDs. Currently assessments are conducted within government. The Authority is exploring options for partnering with independent test facilities that are capable of conducting physical assessments of devices, for example in terms of reliability, robustness or performance. Any CEDs and related consumables (e.g. cartridges) for assessment would be provided by the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020923-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2023 at 11:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020923-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office?_ga=2.231097823.1504410808.1689848478-1939243999.1660744602

## Provenance

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