Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
BlueLight Commercial
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6DG
Contact
Roy Towler
roy.towler@bluelight.police.uk
Telephone
+44 7929726422
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12517649
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53652&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53652&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
National Police Air Service, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor Trial
Reference number
BLC-Aviation-0078
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NPAS is seeking experienced EO and IR technical expertise to lead the delivery of the following:
Identification of the areas of functionality/performance that a sensor system should be assessed against, with detail of the parameters/range of expected capability.
Converting this data/criteria into a format which will be used for tests and trials of available sensors
Producing test scripts and operational procedure manuals which will be followed for the testing and trialling of sensor systems.
Coordinating the actual tests and the capturing of all performance data, including video footage for assessment and review.
Analysing the test results and producing detailed reports
Performance specification for a sensor system that would deliver all of the operational use-cases
A report on the current sensor system marketplace and technology.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
.NPAS is seeking experienced EO and IR technical expertise to lead the delivery of the following:
1. Identification of the areas of functionality/performance that a sensor system should be assessed against, with detail of the parameters/range of expected capability. This will be developed using NPAS and England and Wales Policing operational ‘use-cases’ for RPAS.
2. Converting this data/criteria into a format which will be used for tests and trials of available sensors and also in a format which will be usable for any future evaluation and selection of sensor systems. The functionality to be assessed will include the range of FOV, resolution, IR sensitivity and image stability.
3. Producing test scripts and operational procedure manuals which will be followed for the testing and trialling of sensor systems.
4. Coordinating the actual tests and the capturing of all performance data, including video footage for assessment and review.
5. Analysing the test results and producing detailed reports and of the sensor systems’ performance using an agreed system of rating or grading.
6. Performance specification for a sensor system that would deliver all of the operational use-cases and meet (and also surpass) the developed testing criteria and performance ranges.
7. A report on the current sensor system marketplace and technology and the ability for the performance specification to be met.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please submit all tenders electronically via the EU Supply portal
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 November 2022
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 November 2022
Local time
11:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
7 Rools Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
Country
United Kingdom