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Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Secretary of State for the Home Department - Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme

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27 Jan 2021 at 22:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)" was awarded by the Secretary of State for the Home Department's Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme in the UK. This procurement was focused on telecommunications equipment and supplies, specifically aimed at providing essential LTE devices for the emergency services, which encompass fire, ambulance, and police departments. The procurement process followed a selective method under the restricted procedure and concluded with the signing of a framework agreement on 28th November 2019. The framework is intended for use by various Home Office and non-Home Office enforcement organisations that require device installations in vehicles to maintain essential communication services, reinforcing public safety and response capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications manufacturing and services, particularly those specialising in vehicle-mounted communication devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well positioned to compete, as evidenced by the participation of three SME bids in the procurement process. Companies like Handsfree Group and TST Group Limited, which already hold the active framework agreement, showcase a commitment to quality and pricing strategies. Potential bidders should focus on technical expertise, adherence to quality standards, and the capacity to deliver within the framework's scope, which encourages innovation and collaboration in supporting the critical services delivered via the ESN.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Notice Description

ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES). A procurement activity was undertaken to compete for LTE Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories required by User Organisations to access the ESN under the Restricted Procedure. A framework agreement for the provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories has been awarded to two suppliers - Handsfree Group and TST Systems Limited. The framework agreement will be used by 3ES - fire, ambulance, police and related other Home Office / non-Home Office enforcement services and other organisations who have a requirement to make use of Devices installed into vehicles to support the services to be delivered by the ESN network. Relevant OJEU Notice numbers are: - 2019/S 073-173137; and - -2019/S 078-187957

Lot Information

Lot 1

ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES). A procurement activity was undertaken to compete for LTE Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories required by User Organisations to access the ESN under the Restricted Procedure. A framework agreement for the provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories has been awarded to two suppliers - Handsfree Group and TST Systems Limited. The framework agreement will be used by 3ES - fire, ambulance, police and related other Home Office / non- Home Office enforcement services and other organisations who have a requirement to make use of Devices installed into vehicles to support the services to be delivered by the ESN network. Relevant OJEU Notice numbers are: - 2019/S 073-173137; and - -2019/S 078-187957

Options: Option to extend for a further period or periods of not more than 12 months and not less than 1 month

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028df6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001696-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for the Home Department - Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme
Additional Buyers

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Department of Health and Social Care

The Scottish Ministers acting through the Scottish Government, Safer Communities Directorate

The Welsh Ministers acting through the Welsh Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Handsfree Group

TST Group Limited

Further Information

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