NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector Framework Agreement

The Home office on behalf of the NPPC is seeking to create a Framework Agreement for the NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector Programme. This Framework Agreement seeks to support delivery of this programme though the provision of specialist goods and services to include the next generation of hand-held Radio Frequency (RF) Effector technology.

This Framework Agreement will allow UK Police Forces, Police Crime Commissioners Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies and the National Crime Agency to call off from this Framework Agreement. This Framework shall cover a period of Two (2) years, with an option to extend the Framework at the HO's option for a further period of up twenty four (24) months.

Additional information:

The Authority will be using the restricted procedure for this procurement.

It is intended that six bidders will be taken forward to tender participation stage. These economic operators shall be those who have:

• submitted a compliant submission, comprising the completed online SQ
• satisfied the relevant selection criteria under the exclusion grounds
• Technical or Professional Ability - provided evidence demonstrating an acceptable level of technical or professional activity; and
• satisfied minimum standards of economic and financial standing
• achieved the first, second, third. fourth fifth and six highest combined weighted scores in respect of the additional questions for technical and professional ability as per scoring detailed in NPCC Counter Drones next generation RF Effector - SQ2 - Evaluation and sift guidance

However, if an economic operator has not submitted a compliant submission as described above, then that bidder shall be excluded from the ranking of scores described as above.

In terms of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, there will be a requirement on economic operators to provide proof of economic and financial standing, and of technical and professional ability prior to proceeding to the next stage of competition and award. The tender documents will contain specific provisions requiring tenders to inform the Authority of any changes to their economic and financial standing or technical and professional ability during the procurement competition.

The authority reserves the right to undertake further verification to ensure continuing compliance with the selection criteria at any time prior to proceeding to the next stage of the competition and contract award, including during any standstill period.

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal.

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