Planning

Preliminary market engagement - Personal Safety Devices (SNG)

SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Sovereign Network Group, a public undertaking based in Basingstoke, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Preliminary market engagement - Personal Safety Devices (SNG)". This initiative focuses on services in the telecommunications and safety equipment industry, aiming to gather market insights and requirements. Interested suppliers must engage by creating an account on SNG’s tender portal, with a due date set for 18th February 2026 to submit responses electronically. The procurement covers a broad range of categories including health and safety services, security software packages, and telecommunications equipment, located in the United Kingdom (UKJ37 region), with the legal foundation laid under the UKPGA 2023/54. The total gross amount for this tender opportunity is GBP 612,000. The contract is planned to begin on 1st February 2027 and end by 31st January 2030, with potential extensions up to 31st January 2031, and recruitment is particularly favourable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in personal and public safety equipment, telecommunications, and IT services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete due to specific suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The focus on personal safety devices indicates a demand for innovation in security and safety technology, offering an excellent chance for companies to showcase and expand their offerings. Additionally, businesses that provide comprehensive services in health and safety, alarm-monitoring, tracing systems, and industry-specific software packages will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging early in the market engagement stage allows companies to influence the final tender requirements, aligning their solutions with the Sovereign Network Group's expectations and needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary market engagement - Personal Safety Devices (SNG)

Notice Description

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) would like to engage with the market for their requirements around Personal Safety Devices.

Planning Information

To engage with SNG for this pre-market information gathering exercise and access the high-level requirements & questionnaire, all interested suppliers will need to create an account with SNG’s tender portal Intend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sovereign/aspx/Home All responses to the questionnaire MUST be submitted electronically through Intend only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009962-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

35113000 - Safety equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48730000 - Security software package

71317200 - Health and safety services

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

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

79714100 - Tracing system services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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
SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emilija.mihajlovski@sng.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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