Planning

Business Radio Replacement

SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jan 2020 at 09:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sedgemoor District Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of new telecommunications services under the title "Business Radio Replacement." This initiative focuses on enhancing digital radio infrastructure, notably in the South West of England, with an engagement end date set for 28th April 2020. The council is looking for established providers of handheld portable radios, specifically targeting those with experience in supporting business crime reduction partnerships throughout the UK. The procurement process will follow a tender method, inviting expressions of interest from potential suppliers.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications and radio systems, particularly those offering portable radios and installation services. Companies that can demonstrate a robust operational capacity, including a 24/7 support service and comprehensive training programmes for end-users, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, a shared revenue model where invoicing and debt collection is managed on behalf of Sedgemoor could attract providers looking to establish or strengthen ties with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Radio Replacement

Notice Description

Sedgemoor are requesting expressions of interest at this stage only. We are looking for an established radio systems provider with demonstrable experience of supplying and supporting handheld portable radios to business crime reduction partnerships in the UK. We require digital radio infrastructure with support from a 24/7 contact centre. Push-to-talk Over Cellular (PoC) solutions will not be considered. Resilience is essential and UPS/Battery Backup must provide a minimum of 8 hours service in the event of a mains power failure. Recovery times, by SLA, will be 24 hours for critical infrastructure failures, however alternative Channels should be made available to limit the impact on service delivery. Same day repairs are to be carried out wherever possible. Replacements and replacement parts are to be dispatched with a maximum of one working day. We currently have 105 handsets in use in our town centres, Digital repeater stations will be required in 3 towns initially. The supplier will provide the required OFCOM licences. Command and control dispatcher software is required on a minimum of two operator stations. Software is to include the ability for Sedgemoor to change call signs, 'stun' radios and record and playback radio transmissions. It is desirable that we will be able to 'point to point' call radio users for private transmissions. The software must be able to process emergency activations from handsets to alert the dispatcher. End users consist of retail and night-time economy workers, council staff, and the police. Handsets must to robust with a minimum IP54 dust and waterproof rating. The push to talk button must be prominent for ease of operation. Handsets should be lightweight with a slim profile and be provided or compatible with earpieces. It is desirable that the provider will deliver training to end users on handset use and to dispatchers on use of the system, including refresher training on at least an annual basis. User guidance notes are essential. We are looking for a shared revenue service where the provider will carry out invoicing and debt collection on Sedgemoor's behalf and will return business crime reduction partnership membership fees to Sedgemoor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6329bd-57f7-4a7d-9584-4dd6cdd4a451
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

32344270 - Radio and telephone control system

32344280 - Portable radios

32418000 - Radio network

51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2020Expired
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
SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater South
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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