Planning

Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (ESMCP)

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Planning

16 Jun 2023 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP), under the Secretary of State for the Home Department, is planning a Market Engagement for Handheld Devices for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). The procurement involves research on the market for Smartphones/Handheld Devices capable of operating on the ESN, with a Request for Information scheduled for July 2023. The process aims to gather information on suppliers and product capabilities to inform device strategy and potential future procurements.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for suppliers of rugged handheld devices/smartphones for ESN and related services. Businesses in the telecommunications equipment and services sector, IT services, and software development could engage in discussions to showcase existing and potential devices. The scheduled online supplier briefing and NDA requirement indicate a structured approach to supplier engagement in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Notice Description

ESN Handheld Devices Market Engagements The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office wishes to undertake research on the current market for Smartphones / Handheld Devices capable of operating on the Emergency Services Network (ESN). An ESN Smartphone / Handheld Device is defined as one that is capable of operating on ESN and configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES) and other related users throughout Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) using 3GPP Standards. This would include the following categories of devices: * Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN * Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones with the ability to operate on ESN as well as via TETRA Direct Mode Operation (DMO) e.g. Dual Mode Handsets * Intrinsically Safe Rugged Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN As such, ESMCP will be publishing a Request for Information in July 2023 to enable suppliers to respond and participate in discussions in relation to the following: - High level information on suppliers; their existing and potential devices and supporting accessories for the above categories (suppliers do not have to be able to provide devices for all three categories). - Supplier overview of product roadmap and capabilities for up to the next five years. - Supplier views on trends in the market for the above categories. The outcome will inform ESMCP decisions on device strategy and any new procurement activities. Any such decisions will be made solely at the Authority's discretion. An online supplier briefing will take place prior to the issue of the RFI in July 2023. Participants will be asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). To register interest, please e-mail ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Multiple handheld device types including, but not restricted to, the devices listed under this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017251-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

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

32250000 - Mobile telephones

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72250000 - System and support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

92210000 - Radio services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (ESMCP)
Contact Name
ESMCP Commercial Team
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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