Market capability in relation to Drone Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Description

This Notice is relation to a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office. The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a 4G critical voice and broadband data communications service using an enhanced commercial mobile network with priority over the general public for emergency services users. ESMCP is conducting a market review to assist in determining the Market capability in relation to Drone Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) and is also potentially looking to conduct a small scale pilot. Requirements include; a) Pre/post-installation Panoramic Survey at full 360 degree around installation at three different heights. b) Services include a mixture of pre-survey for new sites and post survey for existing installations. c) Post-installation Mast Survey/Audit Mast/Installation survey (possibly as a 3D model) to enable the Authority to determine/measure/interpolate (with a decent degree of accuracy, +/- 10cm). The Authority may require potential suppliers to evidence appropriate certification in respect of the required services as a condition of participation in relation to this RFI. This Early Engagement notice is in relation to an early market engagement RFI process only and is not a call for competition. Potential suppliers with an interest in the Programme and who provide services as outlined above are invited to Express Interest in participating in this RFI by e-mailing ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk Access will be provided to the Bravo (Jaggaer) system in order for you to view and respond to the set of detailed questions in relation to this RFI. It should be noted that the closing date for initial Expressions of Interest is 9th June 2021 at 14:00hrs GMT.