--- title: "Tender for the provisioning of a Town Link Radio Solution (TLRS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-09" --- # Tender for the provisioning of a Town Link Radio Solution (TLRS) Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b6d3100-b63f-40d9-b67f-17cb589a537c.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a partner for the provisioning of a Town Link Radio Solution (TLRS) as part of an open procurement process. This initiative aims to enhance safety through improved communication among over 100 businesses within the town centre and seafront area, targeting crime prevention and information dissemination. The tender was published on 12th July 2017, with the deadline for document access set for 31st July 2017, and completed tender responses due by 9th August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd October 2017 and will last until 1st October 2027, covering the telecommunication services industry. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunication sector, especially those with capabilities in providing integrated communication systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete given the project's community-focused nature. Firms with experience in security communications, technical installations, and operational support for local business networks can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach and contribute to a safer environment in Southend-on-Sea. ## Notice The aim of this tender exercise is to procure a partner for the provisioning of the Town Link Radio System Solution. The Town Link Radio System (TLRS) has been in existence within the Town for many years and provides businesses with an effective tool to combat crime. Over 100 Town Centre and Seafront businesses share information and intelligence, working together in partnership to help develop and enhance a safer trading environment in the Town Centre and Central Seafront of Southend-on-Sea. The TLRS links directly into the CCTV control room. The initiative aims to prevent and detect crime in the Town Centre and Seafront to disseminate information on active criminals amongst this partnership. Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for accessing the documents is: 14:00 Monday 31st July 2017. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: 14:00 Tuesday 1st August 2017. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Wednesday 9th August 2017. Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. This includes but is not limited to detail on financial standing, insurance and technical ability. The elements that are pass / fail and are fully explained with the documentation provided as part of the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22ebd1a-2e12-47e6-a3e8-f83a333ecb5f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2017 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHOPSAFE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 9 Apr 2018 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22ebd1a-2e12-47e6-a3e8-f83a333ecb5f - 12 Jul 2017 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c889f8-49cd-4f4a-8148-c09100348a2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22ebd1a-2e12-47e6-a3e8-f83a333ecb5f 9th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c889f8-49cd-4f4a-8148-c09100348a2b 12th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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