Planning

DHSC: Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 11:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom is engaging in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) as it prepares for a potential tender in 2026. This process pertains to the "Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution," focusing on key areas such as vehicle hardware and software solutions, engineering, and logistics services. The industry categories involved include radio and communication equipment, engineering services, and software consultancy. This market engagement process started with the publication of a notice on 4th November 2025, with crucial deadlines including the submission of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement by 18th November and participation in a supplier briefing on 19th November 2025. Suppliers have until 23rd December 2025 to respond to the PME via the Atamis system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses active in the fields of telecommunications, software development, and logistics. Small and medium enterprises, noted for their adaptability and innovative solutions in communication and engineering, are especially encouraged to engage given the suitability parameters and the prospect of future contracts commencing in 2027. The procurement method involves an early engagement process that is designed to gather market insights and inform the structure of future contracts. Companies that are capable of providing comprehensive solutions in vehicle hardware, software, and installation services stand a competitive chance in this procurement landscape, which has the potential to stimulate business growth and contribute substantially to service delivery improvements in the UK's public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution

Notice Description

DHSC is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Invitation as part of early market engagement to seek input from the supply chain to inform requirements and identify potential delivery models for the next iteration of the Ambulance Radio Programmes (ARP) Mobile Data Vehicle Solution (MDVS). The Authority is seeking market feedback such as assumptions, risks and cost drivers, to better understand the requirements and how future ARP contracts may be structured. The following themes are in scope for this PME. * Vehicle Hardware Solution (supporting Critical Voice and Data Services) * Mobilisation and Navigation Software * Engineering Services * Installation Services * Logistics and Order Fulfilment Services The Authority anticipates a future tender exercise may be conducted in 2026, though no confirmed timeline can currently be provided.

Planning Information

The preliminary market engagement exercise will be undertaken via the Atamis system. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so (registration is free of any charge). To find this opportunity, select “Find Opportunities” and then search by project number ‘C398528’ or title ‘DHSC: Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution’. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the ‘Register Interest’ button to register your interest. This will make the project appear on ‘My proposals and quotes’. In the Project, you will find the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and the Preliminary Market Engagement Invitation. Please submit a signed NDA by Tuesday 18th November to register your interest and access the remaining documents. (‘C398528ARP PME Overview of Mobile Data Vehicle Solution (MDVS) Requirements’ & ‘C398528 ARP PME Questionnaire’). Suppliers that have submitted a signed NDA will be invited to the supplier briefing session on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 14:30 GMT. Indicative Timelines • Publication of Finder a Tender PME Notice, 4th November 2025 • Deadline for Supplier to return signed Non-Disclosure Agreement, Tuesday 18th November 2025 • Supplier Briefing via Teams, Wednesday 19th November 2025 – 14:30 GMT • Supplier Clarification period closes, Monday 15th December 2025 • Authority responds to all Open Supplier Clarifications, Thursday 18th December 2025 • Supplier PME Response deadline via Atamis, 23rd December 2025 14:30 GMT The details within this notice are provisional and may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dabb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

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

51611100 - Hardware installation services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

71300000 - Engineering services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2027 - 5 Jan 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@arp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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