Award

Public Safety Radio Communications Service - Police

HOME OFFICE

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Award

26 Feb 2020 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Public Safety Radio Communications Service - Police," initiated by the Home Office, has reached the award stage. This project focuses on the provision of an Emergency Services Network within the telecommunications industry, specifically classified under CPV code 32412100. The contract value is approximately £6 billion, with a minimum value of £5 billion. The contract period commenced on February 1, 2000, and is set to conclude on December 31, 2022. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on February 26, 2020, after being active since the start of the contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large corporations specialising in telecommunications and emergency services, particularly those offering innovative network solutions. As the Home Office is actively seeking high-capacity service providers to enhance public safety communication, businesses with experience in deploying scalable telecommunications infrastructure would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such tenders can provide substantial growth prospects, given the high contract value and the critical nature of the services required.

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Notice Title

Public Safety Radio Communications Service - Police

Notice Description

Provision of Emergency Services Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-954c2b02-1221-41dd-8b88-178712ee9c8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afacdede-161e-44b1-a2fd-1d5d65aa5243
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,389,480,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 1998Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 200026 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2000 - 31 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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