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The Home Office seeks an experienced commercial provider for a managed service of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to support Border Security Command's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, requiring 5000 annual on-task sensor coverage hours over three task lines for a 3+1 year contract.
This OCDS record provides a planning notice for the Home Office's tender seeking a commercial provider for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to support Border Security Command's ISR operations.
The Home Office requires an experienced commercial provider to supply and operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) as a managed service for Border Security Command's ISR operations, demanding 5000 annual on-task sensor coverage hours across three task lines for a 3+1 year contract.
The Home Office is seeking an experienced commercial provider for a £29M managed service to supply Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for Border Security Command's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, requiring 5000 annual on-task sensor coverage hours over three task lines for a 3-year contract with a possible 1-year extension.
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This tender for RPAS managed services provides a clear operational description but suffers from significant deficiencies in legal compliance, completeness, and fairness due to missing procedural details, core tender documents, and evaluation criteria.
The tender critically lacks a defined procedure type, mandatory exclusion grounds, and a clear reveal date, which are fundamental for legal compliance. While a CPV code is provided and no disputes are noted, these omissions significantly undermine adherence to procurement regulations.
The operational description and technical requirements for the RPAS are exceptionally clear and detailed. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria creates a significant lack of clarity for potential bidders regarding how their submissions will be assessed.
While basic information like title, organization, value, and deadlines are present, the tender is critically incomplete due to the absence of actual tender documents (e.g., ITT, detailed specifications, draft contract) beyond general summaries. The lack of evaluation criteria further contributes to this incompleteness.
Fairness is significantly compromised by the lack of full tender document access, the absence of evaluation criteria, and the stated 'No e-submission' which limits equal access. While the value is disclosed and requirements do not appear overtly tailored, these fundamental gaps create an uneven playing field.
The tender provides key practical information such as contract start date, duration, and estimated value. However, the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. No explicit document URL is provided, which could hinder access.
Dates related to submission, contract award, mobilization, and start are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, several key fields such as 'Type', 'Procedure', 'Liable Person', and the tender's reveal date are unpopulated, indicating data gaps.
The tender does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also noted as not being EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.
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