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Professional Mobile Radio Service In support of Cyprus (COERS) and Gibraltar (GIMRN)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jan 2024 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Professional Mobile Radio Service in support of Cyprus and Gibraltar. This contract, valued at £3,800,000, was awarded to Radiocoms Systems Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on May 11, 2022. The contract is classified under radio equipment and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract will run from May 13, 2022, to May 12, 2027, creating opportunities for businesses in England, Gibraltar, and Cyprus.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radio equipment services to engage with the Ministry of Defence in providing support for PMR/DMR systems in Cyprus and Gibraltar. The successful bidder will need to ensure compliance with security policies and standards and have the capabilities for site surveys, engineering support, and project management. This contract is well-suited for SMEs with experience in delivering and maintaining technical capabilities for radio communication systems in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Professional Mobile Radio Service In support of Cyprus (COERS) and Gibraltar (GIMRN)

Notice Description

The scope of this requirement is to enable 3rd and 4th Line support to the deployed PMR at the below locations. Cyprus Operational Emergency Radio System (COERS) The COERS PMR system is the main cross-domain on-island radio between the nine interlinked repeater sites throughout the Eastern Sovereign Base Area (ESBA) and the Western Sovereign Base Area (WSBA). This Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) solution provides British Forces Cyprus with one wide area communications network across both the Land domain and Airside at security classification "Official" and was installed during 2014 and received a technical refresh in 2018. In total there are 694 non ATEX handsets, 144 ATEX handsets, 345 desktop fits, 125 vehicle fits, 5 motorbike fits and spares deployed/held in Cyprus. Gibraltar Integrated Mobile Radio Network (GIMRN) The GIMRN PMR system is an island wide Tetra system, capable of connecting to the Gibraltar Government Tetra system in the case of an emergency incident occurring and is used by the military and blue light services, including the Gibraltar Defence Police. The system has 4 interlinked repeater sites. The radio system supports Royal Navy vessels as they patrol British Gibraltarian Territorial waters (BGTW), the Gibraltar Regiment and blue light users for their peninsula activities, including the Gibraltar Defence Police and was installed during 2014 and received a technical refresh in 2019. In total there are 220 non-ATEX handsets, 25 ATEX handsets, 22 desktops, 18 vehicle fits, and 11 boat fits and spares deployed/held in Gibraltar. This contract will support one health check each in Cyprus and Gibraltar and one encryption change in Cyprus. Any other tasks will be supported via the TAF system agreed with J6 leads in country. The key requirements from the winning Bidder/Supplier will be: * To assume responsibility for ensuring compliance with policies and standards, encompassing: (1) Security, (2) Legislation, (3) Strategy, (4) Information, and (5) Innovation. * The Supplier of PMR/DMR services is to be able to provide standalone PMR/DMR systems and support in Cyprus and Gibraltar. * The Supplier should have the ability to deliver and maintain a central technical capability to enable requests for quotations or equipment orders for the following: (1) Site surveys for repeaters. (2) Trials. (3) Engineering telephone support pre and post installation. (4) Requirement analysis. (5) Engineering solution options and project management for repeaters. (6) Frequency allocation support. (7) Technical advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8382ce-cd55-41a4-b88b-cef8f35f4fc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2022 - 12 May 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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