Tender

Handheld Solution

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP)

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Tender

01 Apr 2021 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is currently seeking suppliers for the "Handheld Solution" tender aimed at providing emergency communications equipment for NHS ambulance services across the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the goods category (CPV code 44316400), is in the Tender stage and will conclude on April 30, 2021. The successful supplier will provide ESN Handheld Devices and associated support services for an initial contract term of 5 years, starting from January 21, 2022, with the potential for extensions up to a further 2 years. The primary address for correspondence is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of hardware products, notably those specialising in communications technology and associated support services. Companies that provide ESN-compliant devices, accessories, and implementation or operational services will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the ARP intending to support multiple English Ambulance Trusts and related bodies, businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector or enhance their offerings to emergency services could find this a lucrative prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handheld Solution

Notice Description

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) provides NHS ambulance services with emergency mobile communications associated services. The current network services (using the 'Airwave' TETRA network) are due to be replaced by the new Emergency Services Network (ESN) being introduced through a cross-government programme hosted by the Home Office. The Authority is seeking to procure a supplier to ESN Handheld Devices for access to ESN voice services (via the ESN Voice Application) and for supporting handheld applications which may use ESN data services (such as the NMA), Accessories and associated support services. The Supplier shall provide the following Services as detailed in the services description which can be found on the Authority's eTendering portal. (a) Implementation Services (i) Planning and Design (ii) Testing (b) Operational Services (i) ESN Handheld Devices (supply) (ii) Accessories (supply) (iii) Support (c) Optional Services (i) Support Desk Integration [TBC] (ii) Further Testing Service (iii) Ad-Hoc Services (d) Future Projects (i) Addition to, expansion or enhancement of the Services that may be requested by the Authority. Additional information: The initial term of the contract is 5 years. The Authority may (at its sole discretion) extend the Initial term by one or more extension periods by giving the supplier at least sixty (60) Working Days' notice before the end of the initial term or beyond (up to a maximum of 2 years). From the effective date and in accordance with the implementation plan, the supplier shall provide the services to each of the English Ambulance Trusts and any successor bodies thereto that perform any of the functions previously performed by any of the foregoing bodies: (a) South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), (b) East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS), (c) East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST), (d) London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS), (e) North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS), (f) Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IoW), (g) South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), (h) South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb), (i) West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS), (j) North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS), and (k) Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS). At any time during this Agreement, the Authority is entitled to require the supplier on written notice to provide (and on receipt of such written notice, the supplier shall provide) the services (all or part thereof) to other organisations and any successor bodies thereto that perform any of the functions previously performed by any of the foregoing organisations, including: (a) Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAST), (b) Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), (c) Air Ambulance Charities, including the following: (i) East Anglian Air Ambulance, (ii) Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, (iii) MAGPAS Air Ambulance, (iv) Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, (v) London's Air Ambulance, (vi) Great North Air Ambulance, (vii) North West Air Ambulance, (viii) Thames Valley Air Ambulance, (ix) Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, (x) Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance, (xi) Cornwall Air Ambulance, (xii) Devon Air Ambulance, (xiii) Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, (xiv) Great Western Air Ambulance, (xv) Midlands Air Ambulance, (xvi) The Air Ambulance Service, (xvii) Yorkshire Air Ambulance, (xviii) Wales Ambulance Service; (d) the other NHS Trusts, (e) the NHS Bodies, (f) the law enforcement organisations set out in the list located at URL: https://www.police.uk/forces/ or any replacement or successor URL; and (g) the fire and rescue organisations set out in the list located at URL: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services or any replacement or successor URL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb9e287e-77c5-4688-8ce9-0404c038d87c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0529ca0d-a3fa-452c-9a9e-3f2acc34e07b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2022 - 20 Jan 2027 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
AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

Notice Documents

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