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UBIQUITY FPV Training

Description: Procurement of a scalable, affordable, non-energetic FPV training capability to deliver increased training mass under the RAPSTONE programme. A competitive procurement will be used to test the market and secure value for money, taking account of current technology, supplier capacity and support solutions. Final quantities will be determined through competition, with lessons identified from FPV Tranches 1 and 2 informing the final User Requirement Document. This represents the final planned FPV training tranche under the current UBIQUITY approach and is distinct from the operational Armed FPV capability requirement.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is buying FPV training drone systems and associated support to provide a scalable, affordable, non-energetic training capability and increase training capacity under the RAPSTONE programme. This is the final planned FPV training tranche under the current UBIQUITY approach and is separate from the operational armed-FPV requirement. The final quantities will be set through the competition, informed by lessons from earlier FPV tranches and the final user requirement. The procurement is for goods, specifically unmanned aerial vehicles, with related support. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement is arranged as one lot and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System

Description: National Armaments Director Group, Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is procuring a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The helmets are to integrate with existing personal protective equipment, radio systems, and ancillary equipment. PPA supports multiple defence areas by delivering and sustaining systems that generate energy, provide propulsion, and enable cross-cutting auxiliary functions aboard naval vessels, including domestic, fire and rescue, and catering systems. The requirement is for a commercially available firefighting helmet incorporating an integrated communications system comprising a bone-conducting microphone, speaker(s) and push-to-talk functionality, compatible with in-service Motorola R7Ex radios and existing firefighting personal protective equipment. The current firefighting helmet and communication configuration is obsolete. The requirement is intended to provide a (read more...)

Summary: Defence Equipment and Support, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is buying replacement firefighting helmets with integrated communications for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The requirement is for a commercially available, off-the-shelf helmet and communications system, including a bone-conducting microphone, speakers and a wired push-to-talk unit. The system must work with in-service Motorola R7Ex radios, which the Authority will source separately, and integrate with existing firefighting protective equipment and ancillary equipment, including breathing apparatus, hoods and protective clothing. The replacement is intended to support firefighting, search and rescue, incident command and training. The contract also covers packaging and delivery of the complete system, plus technical, maintenance, cleaning, repair, product-life and NATO codification information. Delivery is in the United Kingdom.

UBIQUITY FPV Training

Description: Procurement of a scalable, affordable, non-energetic FPV training capability to deliver increased training mass under the RAPSTONE programme. A competitive procurement will be used to test the market and secure value for money, taking account of current technology, supplier capacity and support solutions. Final quantities will be determined through competition, with lessons identified from FPV Tranches 1 and 2 informing the final User Requirement Document. This represents the final planned FPV training tranche under the current UBIQUITY approach and is distinct from the operational Armed FPV capability requirement.

Summary: The Ministry of Defence is buying FPV training drone systems and associated support to provide a scalable, affordable, non-energetic training capability and increase training capacity under the RAPSTONE programme. This is the final planned FPV training tranche under the current UBIQUITY approach and is separate from the operational armed-FPV requirement. The final quantities will be set through the competition, informed by lessons from earlier FPV tranches and the final user requirement. The procurement is for goods, specifically unmanned aerial vehicles, with related support. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement is arranged as one lot and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

ID 6453916 Department for Communities - HED - Provision of PPE

Description: The Historic Environment Division (HED), part of the Department for Communities (DfC), is the government lead for the historic environment of Northern Ireland. HED records, protects, conserves and promotes Northern Ireland's historic environment, managing heritage assets ranging from archaeological sites and monuments to listed buildings and historic landscapes. Given the hazardous nature of conservation, construction related activities and outdoor site management across a diverse and geographically dispersed estate, the provision of reliable, compliant and fit for purpose Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential. The contract will require the Supplier to supply a full range of workwear and PPE items meeting or exceeding all relevant European, British or equivalent standards for safety, performance and durability. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of (read more...)

Summary: The Department for Communities, through its Historic Environment Division, is buying a full range of workwear and personal protective equipment for staff carrying out conservation, construction-related activities and outdoor site management. Items must be fit for purpose and meet or exceed relevant European, British or equivalent standards for safety, performance and durability. The range includes occupational and specialist clothing, weatherproof outerwear, workwear accessories and protective footwear. The equipment will support work across Northern Ireland’s geographically dispersed historic environment estate, which includes archaeological sites, monuments, listed buildings and historic landscapes. The Department’s central procurement function is managed by CPD – Supplies and Services Division. This is a supply requirement for businesses able to provide compliant workwear and safety equipment across these product types.

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Royal Navy Type 93 Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) and AUKUS Signature Payload Programme Preliminary Market Engagement: Invitation to Register Interest

Description: The Royal Navy is inviting organisations to register their interest in preliminary market engagement for the Type 93 and AUKUS Signature Payload Programme. The Royal Navy seeks to improve its understanding of the market and wider ecosystem for Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) platforms, associated payloads, and enabling functions. This activity supports the development of the Type 93 capability and the Royal Navy's commitments under the AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project. The purpose of the registration of interest is to gather a comprehensive list of interested suppliers for XLUUV market segments and the wider ecosystem. This includes, but is not limited to: XLUUV platform providers, payload providers, relevant technology and software suppliers including Autonomy, AI and Mission Management Systems, integrators, through-life support providers, and other relevant suppliers. Suppliers (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence, through the Royal Navy, is developing the Type 93 Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) capability and AUKUS Pillar II Signature Payload programme. Its market-engagement work is intended to build understanding of the market and wider supplier ecosystem for large uncrewed underwater vehicles, associated payloads and enabling functions. Relevant areas include vehicle platforms, payloads, autonomy, artificial intelligence, mission-management systems, integration and through-life support. The Navy is initially considering platforms around 2 metres in diameter and 12 metres long, while also welcoming interest in platforms of other dimensions. The programme supports the integration of autonomous and uncrewed maritime capabilities into a Hybrid Navy. The buyer is the UK Ministry of Defence; delivery locations are not identified.

Protect Duty: County Hall Campus Alert System

Description: The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate solution options for a potential procurement described under Section 2: Background. This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement. This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded because of completing this RFI. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any supplier in any possible future procurement process.

Summary: Leicestershire County Council is exploring a potential alert system for its County Hall campus, covering electronic messaging, information systems and surveillance and security equipment. The planned purchase is categorised as a service, with the system intended for use at the council’s County Hall site in Leicester. The council’s market engagement is intended to gauge supplier interest and examine possible solutions before it decides whether to proceed with a procurement. This is an early-stage exercise focused on shaping the requirement, rather than a request for suppliers to submit tenders. Suppliers working across campus alerting, security systems, communications and integrated information systems may find the subject relevant and be able to contribute options for the council to consider.

Drone and Drone Services (1356)

Description: The Drones and Drone Services framework offers two call-off award procedures: Award Without Competition and Competitive Selection Process. The solution is to support the public sector in the purchase of drones and associated products and services.

Summary: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation is seeking suppliers for a public-sector framework covering drones and associated products and services, alongside a separate lot for drone services. The supply lot covers remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft, accessories, design and build, maintenance, technical training, software and hardware such as ground control stations, data-management systems, docking and charging equipment, and managed services. It also includes remotely operated ground and underwater vehicles. The services lot covers work such as surveillance, surveying, inspection, data collection, spraying, firefighting, mapping, transport, operator training, droneport operations, and advice on drone use. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The framework is intended to support public bodies and other eligible public-sector organisations buying to their own requirements.

Integrated Security Solutions (ISS) Works at Walham and Pentir

Description: National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc is seeking experienced and suitably qualified suppliers capable of delivering a fully integrated security solution for critical national infrastructure sites at Walham and Pentir. The requirement is divided into two separate Lots: Lot 1 (Walham) and Lot 2 (Pentir). Suppliers may submit tenders for one or both Lots; however, no supplier will be awarded more than one Lot. Further details in relation to the scope are set out in the Instructions to Tenderers.

Summary: National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC is seeking contractors to design and deliver integrated security works for two critical national infrastructure sites: Walham in Gloucestershire and Pentir in Gwynedd. The works cover security and surveillance systems, including CCTV and alarms, alongside fencing, gates, telecommunications installation and associated engineering and construction. The procurement is split into two site-specific lots, so suppliers can target Walham, Pentir or both. The requirement includes early contractor involvement: initial work covers design development, buildability, risk reduction, programme optimisation and preparation of an open-book target cost, with construction potentially following. The buyer may decide not to proceed to the construction stage after reviewing the target cost, risk reduction, business case and funding.

Conductive Energy Devices (CED)

Description: The Home Office, working with the National Police Chiefs' Council Less Lethal Weapons function, is undertaking market engagement regarding the potential future procurement of Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs) and associated equipment, consumables and support services for UK policing. The potential requirement covers overt and covert CED capability and may include complete CED systems and/or individual component parts. Goods may include CED devices, holders and carriage systems, operational and training cartridges, batteries and other power components, associated software and secure data-management capability, training equipment and other ancillary equipment required to provide an operational CED capability. Associated services may include maintenance and through-life support, software and firmware support and updates, provision of technical and safety documentation, warranty and replacement support, and assistance with the development of operational procedures, training manuals (read more...)

Summary: The Home Office, working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council Less Lethal Weapons function, is exploring a future supply of conducted energy devices (CEDs) and equipment and services for UK policing. The scope may cover complete systems or individual components, for overt operational use and discreet carriage and deployment. Goods could include devices, holders and carriage systems, operational and training cartridges, batteries and other power components, software and secure data-management capability, training equipment and other items needed for an operational capability. Supporting services could include maintenance and through-life support, software and firmware updates, technical and safety documentation, warranty and replacement support, and help developing procedures and training and user manuals. Inert devices and cartridges for scenario-based training may also be needed. Delivery would be to the UK.

Protect Duty: County Hall Campus Alert System

Description: The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate solution options for a potential procurement described under Section 2: Background. This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement. This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded because of completing this RFI. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any supplier in any possible future procurement process.

Summary: Leicestershire County Council is exploring a potential alert system for its County Hall campus, covering electronic messaging, information systems and surveillance and security equipment. The planned purchase is categorised as a service, with the system intended for use at the council’s County Hall site in Leicester. The council’s market engagement is intended to gauge supplier interest and examine possible solutions before it decides whether to proceed with a procurement. This is an early-stage exercise focused on shaping the requirement, rather than a request for suppliers to submit tenders. Suppliers working across campus alerting, security systems, communications and integrated information systems may find the subject relevant and be able to contribute options for the council to consider.