Planning

ESMCP A2G Aircraft Radio Systems

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

06 Sep 2017 at 10:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ESMCP A2G Aircraft Radio Systems" is being conducted by the Home Office, focusing on the provision of radio communication equipment specifically for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). This initiative falls under the category of telecommunication and related equipment, with planning currently underway. The market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 23rd February 2018, with further refinements to technical requirements expected to be issued by the end of September 2017. The main procurement activities are anticipated to commence at the end of January 2018.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those involved in the maintenance and provision of radio communications equipment. Companies that can offer innovative technical solutions and support services for the Emergency Services Network would be well-suited to participate. Engaging with this procurement process allows businesses to not only contribute to critical emergency services but also to establish relationships that could lead to further projects in the broader context of public safety communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESMCP A2G Aircraft Radio Systems

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of recent developments and planned engagement activity relating to the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) Air to Ground, Aircraft Radio Systems Project ('the Project') Additional information: ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial mobile network with priority over the public for emergency services users. ESMCP is conducting a market review in preparation for a possible competitive tender for equipment and services for use on ESN (4G/LTE) coverage. ESMCP wishes to conduct a consultation process with potential bidders. The A2G- Aircraft Radio System (ARS) Project is one of the Authority Projects that is responsible for procuring ESN Aircraft Radio Systems approved for use on, or in conjunction with, the ESN. The Project is currently working with User Organisations (UO) and further developing its requirements. There are 2 types of UOs, the three Emergency Services (3ES) UOs and other UOs. As part of this process, industry engagement is required to refine certain technical points. ESMCP will therefore be issuing its updated draft requirements around the end of Sept 2017 and will be seeking supplier feedback on the requirements within 28 cal days. The programme anticipates launching the procurement at the end of January 2018. For the avoidance of doubt the A2G-ARS Project will be a standalone Procurement that may or may not include separate lots within it. Market engagement and evolution of the ESN programme since the publication of the notice to the market in Sept 2016 has led to a re-assessment of the potential procurement options for ARS. We now wish to share our findings with the market by way of this revised PIN, including related material such as revised draft user requirements that reflect our latest thinking in respect of the potential procurement approaches. If the primary contact and/or organisation is not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done on-line at https://esn.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and following the onscreen instructions. Once the primary contact has been registered on the eSourcing Suite, they should then express an interest for this event by emailing Expressions of Interest to: ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Following receipt of an Expression of Interest the Authority will send a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the supplier to complete and return to the same e-mail address. Once the NDA has been returned and verified by the Authority, the supplier will be provided with access to the RFI through the Bravo Portal. Registering for the Bravo system is only required once. If you are already registered then you do not need to register again, however you do still need to express your interest in this particular market engagement activity as outlined above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca11f628-b342-4391-9d73-d6f7a17cbdab
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

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

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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