Subsurface Casualty Location and Retrieval - Market Engagement

A Prior Information Notice
by KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
4 year
Value
___
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
10 Nov 2025
Delivery
01 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2030
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority (the Authority) are seeking to engage with suppliers of remotely operated subsurface vehicles to a demonstration of Remotely Operated Vehicles for the search, location, and retrieval of a simulated subsurface casualty. The controlled demonstration will simulate an operational scenario to assess key capabilities. •Scenario: Subsurface Casualty Location and Retrieval Suppliers will be required to demonstrate their product's ability to: 1.Search: Rapidly and effectively sweep a designated area to identify the presence of the simulated casualty. 2.Locate: Accurately pinpoint the horizontal and vertical position (depth) of the simulated casualty. 3.Retrieval: Demonstrate the products ability to undertake the safe and effective retrieval of the casualty. Key Focus Areas: •Accuracy and Precision: Of location and depth measurement. •Speed of Operation: Time taken to successfully locate the target. •Usability and Deployment: Ease and speed of system set-up and operation. •Data Output: Quality, clarity, and utility of the information provided for retrieval planning.

CPV Codes

  • 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
  • 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

Other Information

This market engagement is not a guarantee that the Authority will proceed to a tender process and participation in the demonstration will be at the expense of suppliers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting%2C-rescue-... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3PR27DQR9S ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05de24
  • FTS 072583-2025

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