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The Supply of Acquisition, Design and Build Services for Telecoms Mast Base Station sites for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) and Shared Rural Network (SRN)

ESN ESOURCING PORTAL

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Planning

31 Jul 2020 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The ESN eSourcing Portal is currently planning a tender titled "The Supply of Acquisition, Design and Build Services for Telecoms Mast Base Station sites for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) and Shared Rural Network (SRN)." This procurement falls under the telecommunications infrastructure maintenance services category and has a total value of £50 million. The contract period is set to commence on 30th July 2021 and conclude on 29th July 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by contacting the buyer via email, and the market engagement activity is set to take place on 31st July 2020.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and related services, to engage with critical emergency services projects. Companies equipped with expertise in the acquisition, design, and construction of telecommunication masts would be particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement process aims to establish a commercial strategy that could lead to long-term contracts, offering potential for growth in a sector that supports vital public safety communications.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Acquisition, Design and Build Services for Telecoms Mast Base Station sites for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) and Shared Rural Network (SRN)

Notice Description

Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) plans to enter into a market engagement exercise to discuss its potential requirements with potential suppliers in the market of provision of acquisition, design and build services for telecoms masts such that the Authority may establish a commercial strategy for the supply of its potential requirements. The market engagement exercise does not form part of the potential procurement process or obligate the Authority into forming a commercial strategy in a particular form. The ESMCP aims to provide an integrated critical voice and broadband data communications service for the emergency services in Great Britain that meets the public safety requirements for coverage, functionality, availability and security. The chosen technology is based on an enhanced commercial network that is configured to give the 3 Emergency Services (the '3ES') priority over other users. ESMCP completed those procurements under OJEU Contract Notice reference 2014/S 077-133654. Additional information on the Authority and the main ESN procurement can be found at http://ow.ly/JAPp100Blvo The Authority is now working to enable the EAS sites to be utilised by other Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. Further information regarding SRN can be found here: https://srn.org.uk/ Additional information: Expressions of Interest to participate in this market engagement activity should be made by e-mailing: ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.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 e-Sourcing Portal. See the following guidance with regard to accessing the Bravo system. Bravo Registration: 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. To register on Bravo Suppliers should complete the following: a) Click the -click here to register- link. b) Accept the terms and conditions and click -continue-. c) Enter your business and user details. d) Note the username you use and click -save- when complete. e) You will then receive an e-mail with your unique password. Access to the RFI documentation: a) Login to the eSourcing portal with your unique username and password. b) Click on the PQQs open to all suppliers link. c) Click on the relevant titled item. d) Click the express interest button in the -actions- box on the left-hand side of the page (this will move the SQ (containing the RFI) into the economic operators my PQQ box). This is a secure area for projects only. e) Download the documents relating to the RFI to access. Click on the bold and underlined filename. Select -save- and store on your PC. Responding to the RFI: a) Economic operators will then be able to use the messages functions to communicate with ESMCP and seek any clarifications that may be required. b) Please note the deadline for completion of the RFI, this is a precise time and the eSourcing portal will reject the economic operators submission if it is submitted after this time. For further assistance contact the BravoSolution helpdesk which is available Monday to Friday (0800 to 1800) GMT on: a) email help@bravosolution.co.uk or b) telephone +448003684850.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec44b926-d5df-41ba-99af-6a42afcd81f2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESN ESOURCING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esmcpsupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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