Planning

National Highways Emergency Service Network (ESN) Locker Infrastructure - Market Engagement

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Planning

02 Nov 2021 at 09:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "National Highways Emergency Service Network (ESN) Locker Infrastructure - Market Engagement" initiated by Highways England. This tender is currently in the planning stage with the engagement end date set for 16th November 2021. The focus is on acquiring new locker and key cabinet infrastructure necessary for the transition from the Airwave service to the new Emergency Services Network (ESN). The infrastructure will be distributed across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register for a planning meeting on Microsoft Teams scheduled for 17th November 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying locker systems, radio equipment, and related services, particularly those with experience in emergency services or critical communication infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as there may be potential for expanding their operations through the procurement of additional lockers for National Highways Traffic Officers. This contract will not only enhance the communication capacity of emergency services but also foster engagement with diverse suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Highways Emergency Service Network (ESN) Locker Infrastructure - Market Engagement

Notice Description

National Highways is exploring opportunities to implement a new contract for a Locker and Key Cabinet Infrastructure. National Highways currently utilises the Airwave radio service to provide critical communications between Traffic Officers, Service Providers, and the Emergency Services, however, the Airwave Service is due to be decommissioned by the Home Office and replaced with the Emergency Services Network (ESN), to which all emergency services will transition. The contract will facilitate National Highways transition to the Emergency Service Network (ESN) to maintain its access to critical communications and interoperability with the emergency services as the existing Traka Locker infrastructure, comprising circa 100 lockers, located at service depots across England and hosting 750+ Airwave radios, is not capable of hosting the ESN handsets. The successful supplier will provide and migrate to a new locker and key infrastructure starting in April to be completed by the end of August. The lockers will initially have to host the existing Airwave radios. During the transition to ESN, they will be required to host both Airwave Radios and ESN handsets and following transition, just ESN handsets. In addition to the initial requirement for National Highways Service Providers, there is the potential for the supply of additional lockers to cater for National Highways Traffic Officer Service (TOS), who currently use circa 600 additional Airwave radios. National Highways wishes to meet with potential suppliers, via Microsoft Teams on 17th November 2021 to discuss our aspirations, method of procurement and to answer your questions regarding the delivery of the service. To register your interest in meeting with us on 17th November 2021 please email Oliver Shiels at Oliver.Shiels@highwaysengland.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d59f55-e41f-48b0-ad9d-dadc56af715c
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

32344210 - Radio equipment

44421720 - Lockers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 2021Expired
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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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