Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
EX2 7HQ
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
Contact
Kirsty Hawkey
kirsty.hawkey@devonanadcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK4 - Devon
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Procurement of Fixed Wing Drone
Reference number
708
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial supply base for a fixed wing drone with the following capabilities.We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing.This opportunity will be dynamic, evolving and challenging. This Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. We would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase. Contact the Procurement team listed for more information.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial supply base for a fixed wing drone with the following capabilities.1. Power Source: removable battery 2. VTOL Capability: Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) but then operate as a fixed wing once airborne.3. Range: Minimum flight control range of 5km4. Maximum Take Off Mass: Must be less than 25Kg.5. Weather: The drone must be capable of flying in the rain (IP rated) and launch/land in a minimum of 12metres/second wind.6. Endurance: Minimum flight time of 2 hours.7. Flight Control: The drone must be operable via manual pilot input and some level of mission planning/autopilot.8. Portability: The drone needs to be easily transported in an estate car or small van and with a set-up time to be deployable in under 15 minutes.9. Manufacturer: Ability to support us with aircraft training and documented servicing/maintenance schedule. We are seeking suppliers with proven past performance including technical capability and capacity, evidence of economic and financial standing.This opportunity will be dynamic, evolving and challenging. This Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. We would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase. Contact the Procurement team listed for more information.
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: £50,000
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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 expressions of interest
Date
14 November 2024
Local time
3:07pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
1 December 2024
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
CEDR
London Uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
CEDR
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
CEDR
London
Country
United Kingdom