Published date: 20 July 2023
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35000000
Police equipment - 35200000
Location of contract
SW1P 4DF
Procurement reference
CF-0327400D58000000L5A4EAK
Published date
20 July 2023
Closing date
11 August 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Police in the UK currently use conducted energy devices (CEDs), specifically various Taser™ models manufactured by Axon. Enterprise Inc. The authorisation of any new CED in the UK requires significant and rigorous independent scientific and technical assessment. This testing ensures all necessary safety standards are met, alongside continued operational reliability when using the device against those who are violent or threaten violence.
The Home Office are exploring options for independent testing of CEDs against specified testing requirements which would potentially be overseen in person by government officials.
Currently assessments are conducted within government. The Authority is exploring options for partnering with independent test facilities that are capable of conducting physical assessments of devices, for example in terms of reliability, robustness or performance. Any CEDs and related consumables (e.g. cartridges) for assessment would be provided by the Authority.
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The Contracting Authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence/information, to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market.
It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender Service and on Contracts Finder.
It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process.
To request access to the RFI document please email CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk and request the RFI document related to Test facility for the assessment of conducted energy devices. The document will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email address before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the RFI will remain open until 11/08/23
About the buyer
Contact name
Leanne Bryant
Address
2 Marsham Stret
London
SW1P 4DF
GB
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