Tactical Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Managed Service
Home Office · London
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £37,500,000
- Contract ends
- 28 Feb 2030
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Buyer type
- Central government
- Source
- Find a Tender
Description
The Home Office seeks an experienced commercial provider to supply capable Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to support the Border Security Command's (BSC) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The RPAS must be capable of detecting, identifying, and tracking vessels and individuals within the defined area of operations, operating as part of a multi layered ISR framework that includes manned aviation, maritime assets, and land based infrastructure. The systems will provide enhanced situational awareness to inform operational decision making and support the effective tasking and coordination of operational assets. The primary operational requirement is for RPAS' that can conduct routine surveillance flights to detect, track, and identify vessels and people to support the primary Search, Rescue and Recovery (SRR) Vessels within the area of operations. The SRR vessels will operate primarily within UK Territorial Waters (TTW) and the wider UK Area of Operations, including the English Channel. RPAS' information will be transmitted in real-time to an existing Command and Control facility to enable real-time coordination of responses to threats. RPAS' will also be required to perform targeted surveillance to record high-quality video footage to support Criminal and Financial Investigation prosecutions. The Home Office have a requirement for one (1) Supplier to provide RPAS' for 5000 on-task sensor coverage hours per year, over three (3) separate task lines, for the purpose of supporting BSC operations. The Home Office requires availability of two (2) task lines to provide year-round coverage including weekends and public holidays. An additional third task line will be required for approximately six-months per year. (A ‘Task Line’ is provision of 8 hours of continuous sensor coverage in any 24 hour period.) The contract will be for three (3) years fixed with the option of extensions up to but not exceeding one (1) year. There is a requirement for the service to be fully operational within four months of the contract being awarded. The timelines will be fully detailed in the UK4 Tender Notice PLEASE NOTE: The Home Office will be using the Government Commercial Agency Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370) for this procurement. See ‘Submission’ section for further information.
Categories (CPV)
- 72300000 Data services
- 32584000 Data-bearing media
- 34114000 Specialist vehicles
- 34700000 Aircraft and spacecraft
- 35512400 Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 35613000 Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38221000 Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
- 38290000 Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 48000000 Software package and information systems
- 48613000 Electronic data management (EDM)
- 48614000 Data-acquisition system
Similar open tenders
EMMS Cyber Security SME Support Programme
Location: Yorkshire and the HumberBuyer: Lincolnshire County Council
Open tenderCloses 18 Nov, 202613 daysValue £65.00kSource Find a TenderIndustrial Cyber Security pilot programme aimed at improving cyber resilience readiness within SME manufacturing businesses. This exercise is being led by the LCC on behalf of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, and Greater Lincolnshire.
Digital Connectivity Programme - 1gb Broadband Install and Service Delivery
Location: ScotlandBuyer: North Lanarkshire Council
Open tenderCloses 8 Dec, 202633 daysValue £85.45mSource Find a TenderNorth Lanarkshire Council (the “Council”) is undertaking a major digital transformation programme to deliver gigabit capable broadband connectivity to approximately 37,000 Council owned social housing properties across the authority area. The programme is a core component of the Council’s Digital Connectivity Masterpla
The Spencer Academy Trusts Microsoft Licensing & Support Services
Location: East MidlandsBuyer: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Open tenderCloses 23 Nov, 202618 daysValue £525.00kSource Find a TenderSpencer Academies Trust is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide Microsoft Licensing and Support Services. The contract will include the provision, management and support of the Trust's Microsoft licensing estate, including Microsoft 365 A3 and Microsoft 365 A5 licensing, licence administration, subscription
ICT Network Support Services for Tailte Éireann
Location: IrelandBuyer: Tailte Éireann
Open tenderCloses 8 Dec, 202633 daysValue €800.00KSource TEDThe provision of Network maintenance, software and related services to support Tailte Éireanns network infrastructure. The network equipment and services the subject of this tender consists of Cisco and Dell switches and routers and any attached equipment such as GBIC’s etc
Contract for Education and Outreach Programme Management Services
Location: IrelandBuyer: Department of Culture Communications Sport
Open tenderCloses 11 Dec, 202636 daysValue €320.00KSource TEDThe National Archives has been very successful in recent years in broadening the understanding of our role as the keeper of the records of the State amongst the general public. This enhanced public engagement has seen more people visit the National Archives online and in person(outside of the usual academics and resear
Single Party Framework Agreement for the supply of Atlassian Cloud Services and Associated Products
Location: IrelandBuyer: Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Open tenderCloses 3 Dec, 202628 daysValue €400.00KSource TEDSingle Party Framework Agreement for the supply of Atlassian Cloud Services and Associated Products