Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-08-09
Buyer: Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Other
Country: UK
Region: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 35125300: Security cameras
Estimated value: 20279000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-09-01
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Security cameras. Development and Supply of Electro-Optical Sensors to replace an ageing fleet of 52 units.
Expressions of Interest are invited from interested contractors for development and supply of Electro Optical Sensors. The requirement is to replace an ageing fleet of 52 Sensors used in a land based, mast mounted role providing 24/7 365 surveillance coverage of subjects of interest in environments in North West Europe and Rest of the Word.
The new sensor fleet will have size, weight and power constraints and will need to make best use of the latest technology to meet the range and performance criteria. The sensor will need to be remotely controlled to allow pan, tilt, zoom and reverse telemetry functions. Output from the sensors will be required to interface onto legacy IP based bearer systems and both viewed and stored on Open Standards platforms. Implementation of image enhancement algorithms within the sensor to account for atmospheric distortions will be of benefit.
These sensors must have an in service life of at least 10 years and will require maintenance and Post Design Services support to maintain performance and keep pace with technology improvements. The sensors will require high availability and reliability figures so as to minimise the disruption to operations.
It is anticipated that the ITT will be issued early in the first Quarter of 2017 with contract award not later than 30.6.2017. Improved timescales will be sought subject to the current internal Approvals process.
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