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Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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16 Sep 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed a procurement process for the provision and installation of specialist equipment for the Emergency Services Network. This process, categorised under installation services of communications equipment, covered two lots and operated within the UKM region. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical and competitive reasons. The contracts were signed on 16 September 2025, with Telent Technology Services Limited and Handsfree Group being awarded the contracts for Lots 1 and 2, respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses capable of delivering specialised communications installation services. Businesses with expertise in large-scale communication infrastructure installations would be especially well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. By participating, companies can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector, catering to essential service networks. Working with public bodies like the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service could also provide long-term partnership opportunities and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Notice Description

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Lot Information

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network - R5 Version 2 MCX Update

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network - R5 Version 2 MCX Update

Procurement Information

LOT 1 - A direct award is required to protect third party assets and service maintenance of the Airwave Firelink Managed Service. LOT 2 - R5 Version 2 MCX Update - Direct Award to maintain the integrity of existing hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056882-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,780,495 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Handsfree Group

Telent Technology Services Limited

Further Information

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