Supply of support equipment for in-field interviewing - Evidence Act 2025

Overview The Western Australia Police Force is seeking to procure supporting equipment for in-field interviewing in preparation for the Evidence Act 2025, to be introduced in 2027. The WA Police Force is seeking to establish a contract across two categories of goods. Scope The scope includes: Category 1: supply of a JOBY GorillaPod 1K Tripod or equivalent (offered tripods must be equivalent in size and capabilities to the JOBY GorillaPod 1K Tripod) Category 2: supply of a CamGo GoPro-style Tripod Mount Adapter or equivalent (offered adapters must be equivalent in size and capabilities to the CamGo GoPro-Style Tripod Mount Adapter) Category 1 Goods Specifications Flexible ball-and-socket legs Lightweight portable design Compact footprint suitable for vehicle storage 1 kg payload capacity Standard 1/4"-20 tripod mounting interface Suitable for positioning on uneven surfaces Must fit with the Axon Body Mount RapidLock (2.1856" x 2.8359" x 0.5905" or 55.51 mm × 72.03 mm × 15.00 mm) and Tripod Mount Adapter, and must fit within the Protective Tripod Tube (internal dimensions 340 mm x 66 mm), both currently utilised by the WA Police Force Category 2 Goods Specifications Converts a standard 1/4"-20 tripod thread to a GoPro-compatible mounting system, with a screw-on/screw-off connection suitable for standard GoPro 1/4-inch screw base plates and other 1/4-inch threaded mounts Enables secure connection between tripod platform and Axon mount Commercial off-the-shelf solution Readily replaceable Must fit with the Axon Body Mount RapidLock (2.1856" x 2.8359" x 0.5905" or 55.51 mm × 72.03 mm × 15.00 mm) and Tripod Mount Adapter, and must fit within the Protective Tripod Tube (internal dimensions 340 mm x 66 mm), both currently utilised by the WA Police Force Product Application All equipment must meet the following operational requirements: Provide a stable, adjustable platform for positioning of the Axon Body Worn Camera, supporting appropriate camera orientation and quality evidence capture Integrate with existing Axon Body Worn Camera infrastructure Be capable of rapid deployment by a single operator Be suitable for vehicle storage and deployment Be portable and lightweight Be durable and suitable for operational policing conditions Require minimal maintenance Be commercially available and easily replaceable Installation Compatibility The equipment must be compatible with the required system in the following sequence: Axon AB3 Body Worn Camera, Axon Body Mount RapidLock, Tripod Mount Adapter, Tripod, Protective Tripod Tube. Information Requested The Respondent is to identify in Part B, Section 5, Qualitative Requirements, which category or categories they are tendering for. Contract Terms and Conditions The WA Police Force will require an initial order of 1,500 of each item The successful Respondent must deliver the goods Free-Into-Store within four months of receipt of order, to the nominated delivery location If a Respondent is successful for the award of both categories, the items must be packaged and delivered together The successful Respondent is required to stock a suitable number of spare parts within Australia and must supply parts within 30 business days of receipt of an order The successful Respondent must give, or ensure the customer has the benefit of, the standard manufacturer's warranty Instructions to Tenderers Respondents may tender for one or all categories. Selection will be based on a value for money decision, and the WA Police Force reserves the right to award solely to one Contractor per category, to one Contractor for all categories, or to any other combination of Contractors and categories deemed best value for money Provision of Samples Short-listed Respondents, if contacted, may be required to provide one sample of each item (as set out in Schedule 3, Pricing) to enable evaluation and testing under normal police operational conditions Samples requested must be provided within 30 business days of request Items must be correctly labelled and forwarded to the nominated delivery location, with packaging showing: Attention: Project Manager, Evidence Transformation Program; Manufacturer/Supplier/Brand Name; Item Description; Assembly Instructions; and Request Number WAPOL13226 Any item that fails the evaluation or test will be excluded from further testing and consideration Samples will be returned at the end of the evaluation by the WA Police Force The Respondent is responsible for all costs associated with the delivery and return of the samples, and the Customer is not liable for any repair or replacement costs for damaged equipment