--- title: "Kinetic Effector RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2024-01-09" --- # Kinetic Effector RFI Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042b9e.json) ## Summary The Home Office is planning a procurement process titled "Kinetic Effector RFI" within the police equipment industry category. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence and assess market views on potential kinetic effectors. Interested parties must express interest by email before the deadline of 03/02/2024 at 12PM. The purpose of this stage is to determine market potential and consider views for future procurement opportunities. The location of this procurement process is in London, United Kingdom. This tender for kinetic effectors presents an opportunity for businesses within the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures sector. Companies specialising in police equipment and related technologies may find this tender well-suited for bidding. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to understand market capabilities and assess potential suppliers for future contract opportunities within the specified industry category of police equipment. Interested parties should engage with the Home Office to express their interest and request access to the RFI document to participate in this market intelligence gathering exercise. ## Notice The Authorities seek to determine market potential and consider market views on the requirements with a view to ensure such views are considered for any potential procurement that the Authorities may wish to launch. No information contained in this RFI, or in any communication made between the Authorities and any Potential Provider in connection with this RFI, shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any procurement or contract may result from this RFI. Under no circumstances shall the Authorities incur any liability in respect of this RFI or any supporting documentation. The Authorities will not reimburse any costs incurred by Potential Providers in connection with preparation and submission of their responses to this RFI. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A 'kinetic effector' is often referred to as a 'hard kill' or 'hard stop' solution but could also allow the physical capture and retrieval of a drone. Like other forms of counter-drone effectors, these are used to protect against drone incursions. Various methods capture, entangle or physically disable a drone, preventing it from reaching the intended target or carrying out the intended mission. Because of how they operate, kinetic effectors may be classed as 'firearms' and as such the operational use of them is limited. For this RFI, 'kinetic effectors' includes ammunition for existing firearms or platforms, as well as bespoke systems such as 'smart' weapons sighting systems. Specially designed ammunition may also require use of a firearm by an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO). Remotely piloted aircraft, drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are used to carry out a whole host of functions by all sections of the community, including both legitimate and illegal activity. This may include carrying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), video espionage, privacy violations or transportation of contraband, among others. Kinetic effectors may be used to counter the careless, inconsiderate or criminal use of drones. They can be used as a standalone device or may have an interface to other technologies, such as a detection system. NPCC Counter Drones coordinates this activity with national equipment and training that is interoperable using 'mutual aid' for all Home Office forces. Police Scotland, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Ministry of Defence Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, British Transport Police, and the National Crime Agency also accord with the principles set out in the national model that in future will be covered under the College of Policing's Authorised Professional Practice (Counter Drones) (APP) for the deployment, training and use of counter drones equipment. The Openworks Skywall 100 system is currently the only kinetic effector available for use by specially trained police officers in the UK. Note: kinetic effector solutions as described exclude 'hunter / killer' type drones or devices that could be attached to drones. This RFI is focussed specifically on ground-based solutions. The national Counter Drones Strategic Threat and Risk Assessment which will be published annually by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Counter Drones team is used to inform the position on the need, use and audit of kinetic effectors including the current capacity and capability across the UK. Additional information: Manufacturers who meet the requirements will be invited to trials to demonstrate their technology against a number of indicative real-world scenarios. The objective of these trials will be to refine police Operational Requirements ahead of a further commercial process that seeks to select technologies for placement on a Home Office Framework Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000618-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 9 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35200000 - Police equipment - 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures ## Release History - 9 Jan 2024 at 11:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000618-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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