Planning

UKHSA - D&T - Cellular Signal Boosters

UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Nov 2021 at 16:24

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Nov 2021 at 16:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UKHSA - D&T - Cellular Signal Boosters." This project, classified under the telecommunications network industry, involves the installation of an OFCOM compliant cellular mobile phone signal boosting solution for their offices located at Nobel House, Whitehall, London. An engagement end date has been set for 12th November 2021, and the expected contract value is £300,000. The procurement method follows a tender initiation type under the Crown Commercial Service's Framework Network Services 2 (RM3808), specifically targeting Lot 2.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in telecommunications installations and managed services. Companies that can provide skilled personnel or have existing relationships with suitable subcontractors will be well-positioned to compete. With UKHSA requiring the solution to be operational by early March 2021, potential suppliers must act quickly to meet tight deadlines, thus opening avenues for growth and collaboration within the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA - D&T - Cellular Signal Boosters

Notice Description

PIN/Early Engagement Notice for Suppliers in lot 2 of CCS Framework Network Services 2 (RM3808) UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking to engage with a supplier in Crown Commercial Service's Framework Network Services 2 (RM 3808) Lot 2 that can provide an OFCOM compliant cellular mobile phone signal boosting solution for our offices at Nobel House, Whitehall, London. The solution will comprise of the installation of a donor antenna on the roof of the building that relays the mobile services (voice only) from the major UK airtime providers (up to 5G) to distribution devices mounted in the ceiling, delivering a high mobile service quality and signal across 8 floors. The solution must be hardware and antenna relocatable at end of building occupancy. The solution must be a managed service, providing users with continual assurance that the extended cellular service within the building is delivering quality of service and signal quality and optimised where necessary. We want to engage with a supplier that has proven experience in installing such systems as UKHSA will be moving staff into the building on 01/03/2021 and we need the solution in and working by then, preferably sooner. The successful supplier must either have suitably skilled staff to commence the work or an existing relationship with a subcontractor as the project (the planning and securing of hardware) will need to start immediately on award of contract. A detailed design is expected by early December with works to commence on the 6 unoccupied floors beginning in January 2022. 1. How long would you expect this installation to take from award to handover? 2. Will you be using sub-contractors? Are you able to provide the details of the potential sub-contractors that would be used to fulfil this contract? Attached to this notice are the results from a signal strength survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9515fb88-01b6-4ca4-864a-682761ba4e20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e852d550-aff5-40c6-83cf-7fc0ed97a1b7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 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
UNITED KINGDOM HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Alan Holden
Contact Email
alan.holden@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

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