Award

Hard Line Communications

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2018 at 13:46

TenderAmendment

18 May 2018 at 07:52

TenderAmendment

18 May 2018 at 07:47

TenderAmendment

16 May 2018 at 08:39

Tender

15 May 2018 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking tenders for a project titled "Hard Line Communications," aimed at developing a hard-line communications system for emergency response that can facilitate simultaneous two-way communication between an operator and multiple rescuers up to 60 metres apart. The procurement falls under the category of radio, television, and telecommunications equipment, with a contract value of £40,000 and a minimum bidding requirement of £20,000. The tender period concluded on 5th June 2018, while the contract was awarded on 3rd October 2018, with an effective contract period from 4th to 5th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and telecommunication technologies, particularly those equipped to meet specific requirements for emergency services and hands-free communication systems. Suppliers with experience in government contracts or those focused on providing innovative communication solutions in critical situations would be well-positioned to respond to this tender, especially given the Home Office's emphasis on quality and technical specifications.

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Notice Title

Hard Line Communications

Notice Description

A hard-line communications system is required which can connect to an airline & be fed through at the same time, up to 60 metres in distance. The system must provide simultaneous two-way communication between the operator & the one searcher and three rescuers to distances of up to 60 metres. It needs to be easy to use & completely hands-free. Additional information: All bids must be submitted in writing including technical description of the item to be trialled along with all warranty & pricing information to e-mail address ''Paul.Tooke @ homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk'' by 12 noon on Tuesday 5th June 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3302faa7-eb5b-45e2-a42b-0848ac87c6d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2018 - 5 Oct 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Paul Tooke
Contact Email
paul.tooke@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07825-121102

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLGATE

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