Tender

Maintenance and Support Service for HMPPS Prison UHF Tetra Radio Systems and Associated Equipment

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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Tender

04 Aug 2017 at 09:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is launching a tender for the "Maintenance and Support Service for HMPPS Prison UHF Tetra Radio Systems and Associated Equipment," classified under the telecommunications industry. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st September 2017. The contract, set to commence on 9th April 2018 and running for five years, has an estimated value of £22 million, with a minimum bid value of £14 million. The services will be required across various locations including North East, North West, London, and Wales.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those equipped to offer maintenance and support for advanced communication systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in radio systems repair, consultancy services, and equipment decommissioning. The open nature of this tender allows a diverse range of service providers to compete, potentially leading to significant growth and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Support Service for HMPPS Prison UHF Tetra Radio Systems and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

This notice launches the competition for a contract for the support and maintenance and related services in respect of the Prison Tetra System and Mobile Tetra System and Airwave Network Access System and all associated equipment in public and private prisons (currently 115) throughout England and Wales. The contract includes the requirement to provide the repair of equipment, including some batteries, radio terminals and system PCs during the contract term and their replacement where it is identified that they are at the end of their usable life or beyond repair. It also covers decommissioning of equipment, provision of the service at new sites and amendments at existing sites, along with subject matter expert consultancy services and an option to refresh end of life equipment. Additional information: INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS Authority's eSourcing Portal The Authority uses an electronic tendering tool to manage the procurement and communicate with Bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to Bidders and all communications with the Authority including the submission of Tenders will be conducted via the Bravo e-Sourcing portal located at https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk To participate in this tender opportunity (including viewing the procurement documents), companies must use the Bravo eSourcing Portal. Registering your company on the eSourcing portal - Note: You are only required to register on the eSourcing portal once. - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link 'Click here to register' - Accept the terms and conditions and click continue - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click Save when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); Expressing an interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT (Project: TETRA Radios Support and Maintenance Retender) to access the content. - Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the ITT Details box If Bidders experience any difficulty with the Authority's eSourcing Portal, downloading and uploading documents or using the messaging portal to communicate with the Authority, Bidders should refer to the Bidder Guidance located in the eSourcing system. Any requests for assistance should be directed to the eSourcing helpdesk using email: esourcing@justice.gsi.gov.uk and telephone 0845 010 0132

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adbf2a4a-5434-4de2-a67d-cf13c9b35a43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61fb32be-0367-403c-8c92-e10a48f15e22
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2018 - 8 Apr 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hmppscustomerdeman1@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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