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Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT

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30 Jun 2023 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for the Home Department initiated a tender for the provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN. This procurement, categorised under services, aimed to deliver secure voice and data communications services for emergency services. The procurement process established a framework agreement with a single supplier for 10 years, extendable for up to an additional 5 years. The contract period for this tender ends on August 30, 2039, with Chelton Ltd being the active supplier.

This tender for Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and related equipment sector. Companies specialising in air-to-ground telecommunications services and project management services could find this tender particularly suitable for bidding. With the contract awarded to Chelton Ltd, a large-scale supplier, businesses aiming for growth in the critical communications technology industry should consider engaging with the buyer, The Secretary of State for the Home Department, to explore potential collaborations and future contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN

Notice Description

Lot Information

Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN

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 3 emergency services (3ES). This Aircraft Communication System (ACS) Procurement formed part of the ESMCP and is responsible for delivering the services and associated equipment to deliver the devices for air-to-ground capability, approved for use on the ESN. There was potential to include satellite technology in the future to complement this capability. This procurement established a framework agreement that the Authority and nominated ESN User Organisations (UOs) can use to procure the required goods and services for use on the ESN. The framework agreement comprised of a single supplier for 10 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018740-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

32344210 - Radio equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,903,262 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHELTON

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