--- title: "NPCC Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-01-29" --- # NPCC Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f8.json) ## Summary The Home Office, based in London, UK, is overseeing a public procurement process related to the early market engagement for "Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability devices" as part of the NPCC strategy for Counter Drone capabilities. This process is currently at the planning stage, having been initiated as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 29th January 2025. Potential suppliers are directed to download and submit a Request for Information (RFI) via the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal. The procurement falls within the industry category of "Police equipment" (CPV: 35200000), focusing on goods procurement to address public order and safety. The Home Office is gathering information to explore suitable options for these devices, which may subsequently inform future procurement plans. This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in the production and development of law enforcement equipment, particularly those specialising in innovative less-lethal weapon technologies. Companies with capabilities in security, police, and defence equipment (CPV: 35000000) are well-suited to participate. The detailed information gathered through this RFI process is instrumental for companies aiming to contribute to the development and effectiveness of national Counter Drone strategies. By engaging with this market exercise, businesses can potentially influence future procurement requirements and showcase their advanced solutions to a key governmental authority, thus positioning themselves for future contracts within the public safety sector. ## Notice This RFI is an information-gathering exercise to support future direction and decision-making in this area and to establish potential suitable alternatives to current providers. The strategic principles for the development and approval of Counter Drone capabilities, including Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability devices, will be agreed on an all-UK basis under a coordination and governance structure led by the Home Office. NPCC, the Home Office and other relevant governmental partners have a duty to monitor the continuing research into, and the development of, acceptable and effective Counter Drone systems in response to an evolving operational requirement and identified capability gaps. As part of the continual development of the NPCC counter-drones strategy, this Request For Information aims to scope and identify a range of current, innovative or novel Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device solutions. This information will enable development of effector requirements and capability planning to support future procurements. This information may also be used to identify or develop future demonstration event, development challenges, or testing. This is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national Counter Drones capability, in order to maintain public confidence and ensure the safety of both the public and police. This RFI is an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in this area to establish potential NPCC Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device solutions and whether suitable options can be identified. At a later date, the Authorities may engage with suppliers to discuss their solutions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please note this is not a call for competition This RFI is an information gathering exercise to support future direction and decision making in this area to establish potential Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability device solutions and whether suitable options can be identified. At a later date, the Authorities may engage with suppliers to discuss their solutions. The Home Office is undertaking early market engagement in relation to Less Lethal Weapons - distance capability devices. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) directs interested potential suppliers to the Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, where a Request for Information (RFI) document can be downloaded. Once completed the RFI can then be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal Please visit: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html, log in, and search for pqq-559 Request for Information We will also use our Early Market Engagement site to share information and updates with interested potential suppliers, request feedback and allow potential suppliers to communicate with us via secure message. If your organisation is not yet registered on Home Office's Jaggaer eSourcing portal, please visit the portal and register by following the link on the homepage: "To register click here'. Please note that to register, your organisation must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation that you are registering, which would be entering into a contract if invited to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002948-2025 | | 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 | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35200000 - Police equipment ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 11:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002948-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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