RFI: Remotely Operated Ground (UGV) and Aerial (UAV) Platforms with Optional Ionizing Radiation Measurement Equipment

This EU prior information notice (PIC) is not a procurement notice or an invitation to tender, but rather a market survey and a request for information (hereinafter "RFI"). The publication of the prior information notice does not initiate a bidding competition. A procurement notice and an invitation to tender may …

CPV: 35120000 Системи и уреди за наблюдение и безопасност
Място на изпълнение:
RFI: Remotely Operated Ground (UGV) and Aerial (UAV) Platforms with Optional Ionizing Radiation Measurement Equipment
Издаващ орган:
Huoltovarmuuskeskus
Номер на наградата:
568857

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Huoltovarmuuskeskus
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : RFI: Remotely Operated Ground (UGV) and Aerial (UAV) Platforms with Optional Ionizing Radiation Measurement Equipment
Description : This EU prior information notice (PIC) is not a procurement notice or an invitation to tender, but rather a market survey and a request for information (hereinafter "RFI"). The publication of the prior information notice does not initiate a bidding competition. A procurement notice and an invitation to tender may be published later. The publication of the RFI does not obligate the contracting entity to carry out the actual procurement. Responding to the RFI is not a requirement for participation in any potential future bidding competition. The procurement is part of the RescEU project and is being prepared by the National Emergency Supply Agency (hereinafter "NESA") together with the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (hereinafter "STUK"). The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify and assess current technologies, suppliers, and solutions related to remotely operated ground and aerial platforms, optionally equipped with ionizing radiation measurement devices. This information will support the planning and preparation of a potential future procurement. According to preliminary estimates following quantities will be procured between 2025 and 2026: - at least 10 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for CBRN detection - at least 20 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for CBRN detection The procurement process is tentatively scheduled to begin in September-October 2025. The RFI seeks to: - Understand the current capabilities and limitations of available systems; - Collect technical, operational, and commercial information; - Engage with vendors potentially interested in participating in future tenders; - Explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-based features and cybersecurity measures; - Assess readiness for field testing under simulated CBRN or radiological conditions. The background and requested information in the response for this RFI are given in the attachement file. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NESA and STUK requests potential suppliers to contact and give more information as described in the RFI attachment file. Potential suppliers may provide information on ground platforms, aerial platforms, or both, with optional radiation measurement equipment. Language: English or Finnish Email addresses: seppo.koivuranta@stuk.fi AND rescEU@nesa.fi Deadline for submission: 7th August 2025 at 12:00 PM (UTC +3). Subject line: “Response to RFI: Remotely Operated Ground and Aerial Platforms with Optional Ionizing Radiation Measurement Equipment” Early submissions before the deadline are welcome and appreciated. Submissions may be supplemented until the designated date. Late submissions may not be reviewed. Further Market Dialogues or Technical Dialogues with suppliers who respond to this RFI may be organized later in 2025. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Internal identifier : 568857

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 35120000 Surveillance and security systems and devices

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Finland
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

3. Part

3.1 Part technical ID : PAR-0000

Title : RFI: Remotely Operated Ground (UGV) and Aerial (UAV) Platforms with Optional Ionizing Radiation Measurement Equipment
Description : This EU prior information notice (PIC) is not a procurement notice or an invitation to tender, but rather a market survey and a request for information (hereinafter "RFI"). The publication of the prior information notice does not initiate a bidding competition. A procurement notice and an invitation to tender may be published later. The publication of the RFI does not obligate the contracting entity to carry out the actual procurement. Responding to the RFI is not a requirement for participation in any potential future bidding competition. The procurement is part of the RescEU project and is being prepared by the National Emergency Supply Agency (hereinafter "NESA") together with the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (hereinafter "STUK"). The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify and assess current technologies, suppliers, and solutions related to remotely operated ground and aerial platforms, optionally equipped with ionizing radiation measurement devices. This information will support the planning and preparation of a potential future procurement. According to preliminary estimates following quantities will be procured between 2025 and 2026: - at least 10 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for CBRN detection - at least 20 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for CBRN detection The procurement process is tentatively scheduled to begin in September-October 2025. The RFI seeks to: - Understand the current capabilities and limitations of available systems; - Collect technical, operational, and commercial information; - Engage with vendors potentially interested in participating in future tenders; - Explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-based features and cybersecurity measures; - Assess readiness for field testing under simulated CBRN or radiological conditions. The background and requested information in the response for this RFI are given in the attachement file. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NESA and STUK requests potential suppliers to contact and give more information as described in the RFI attachment file. Potential suppliers may provide information on ground platforms, aerial platforms, or both, with optional radiation measurement equipment. Language: English or Finnish Email addresses: seppo.koivuranta@stuk.fi AND rescEU@nesa.fi Deadline for submission: 7th August 2025 at 12:00 PM (UTC +3). Subject line: “Response to RFI: Remotely Operated Ground and Aerial Platforms with Optional Ionizing Radiation Measurement Equipment” Early submissions before the deadline are welcome and appreciated. Submissions may be supplemented until the designated date. Late submissions may not be reviewed. Further Market Dialogues or Technical Dialogues with suppliers who respond to this RFI may be organized later in 2025. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Internal identifier : 568857

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 35120000 Surveillance and security systems and devices

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Finland
Anywhere in the given country

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 24 Month

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

3.1.6 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Markkinaoikeus
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Huoltovarmuuskeskus

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Huoltovarmuuskeskus
Registration number : 0202419-6
Postal address : Aleksanterinkatu 48 A
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : rescEU
Telephone : +358 295051000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Markkinaoikeus
Registration number : 3006157-6
Postal address : Radanrakentajantie 5
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00520
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295643300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Hansel Oy (Hilma)
Registration number : FI09880841
Postal address : Mannerheiminaukio 1a
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : 029 55 636 30
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : cd6aac11-f6c1-49e5-b8f5-1621824a9eae - 01
Form type : Planning
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice dispatch date : 01/07/2025 13:24 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 01/07/2025 13:24 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00432100-2025
OJ S issue number : 125/2025
Publication date : 03/07/2025
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure : 01/10/2025