Planning

Rapidly deployable communications system

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

04 Jul 2024 at 08:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in Salford, England, has issued a planning tender for a "Rapidly deployable communications system" under the category of "Radio network". The tender, with an initiation date of 2024-07-04 and an engagement end date of 2024-07-10, aims to procure a system with specific requirements including high-speed internet, 5G connectivity, rugged, waterproof design, and GPS integration.

This opportunity presented by the Home Office's tender for a communication system is well-suited for businesses in the technology sector capable of providing innovative solutions meeting the outlined technical specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on communication technology development could find this tender particularly attractive for fostering business growth and showcasing their expertise in meeting the unique operational needs of the Small Boats Operational Command.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapidly deployable communications system

Notice Description

Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) has an operational need to rapidly deploy Border Force officers on different sea vessels and land vehicles to support live incidents. Therefore SBOC has a requirement for an easy deployable communication system that can provide internet connectivity at any deployed location. Additional information: SBOC requires a rapidly deployable communication system. This system must provide the following: - high speed internet (greater than 50 Mbps) in any location within the UK United Kingdom's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - 5G Cellular connectivity as a fail over service - Wi-Fi and 2 Ethernet ports to provide connectivity for Border Force clients to connect. - MANET integration - Various power options, including; 2 day battery life, accept 12 V DC input and 240 V AC input - Ruggedised and waterproof with an IP68 rating - GPS receiver - The system must be man portable (up to a 2 person lift) - The system must be a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solution as it is required to be operational as soon as possible Please provide details of the proposed product which satisfies all of the above requirements to BorderForceProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk. There is no commitment to go ahead with any procurement activity or issue a contract notice. This notice is seeking only to establish whether products/services of this nature are available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fd82ff8-6738-49db-9751-bb69ef14b261
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c12955-a4d2-42c4-a5bb-9b7c7cfc8c5f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32418000 - Radio network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
borderforceprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 3LZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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