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title: "Provision of a Telecommunications service for the Emergency Services of England, Scotland and Wales"
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# Provision of a Telecommunications service for the Emergency Services of England, Scotland and Wales

Buyer: ATAMIS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c99abd8-95fb-48de-9b37-c277fc9868b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of telecommunications services for the Emergency Services of England, Scotland, and Wales, with contracts awarded primarily to Airwave Solutions Ltd. The buying organisation, ATAMIS Ltd, is a part of the UK Government, located in London. The total contract value is approximately £1.56 billion, covering a period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2026. The procurement was executed through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender stage was completed on 20th December 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those with capabilities in secure communications networks and emergency service integrations. Companies that specialise in providing innovative communication solutions or infrastructure for public safety are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this sector can help boost business growth, especially for those aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts involving critical services.

## Notice

Provision of a secure, private communications network providing telecommunications for the emergency services of England Scotland and Wales, also providing the ability for the three emergency services to talk to each other and to other public safety organisations. The Contracts covered by this Notice are between: 1. Secretary of State for the Home Department and Airwave Solutions Ltd in respect of police access to Airwave - Contract value for the four year extension period: PS1,333,700,339 2. Secretary of State for the Home Department and Airwave Solutions Ltd in respect of Fire and Rescue Services access to Airwave - Contract value for the four year extension period: PS141,181,120 3. Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Airwave Solutions Ltd for the Ambulance Radio Programme - Contract value for the four year extension period: PS83,947,192 4. The Scottish Ambulance Service Board and Airwave Solutions Ltd in respect of Scottish Ambulance Service access to Airwave - Contract value for the four year extension period: PS3,091,038 For further information please refer to Find A Tender Service: Publication reference: 2022/S 000-001654; Publication date: 19 January 2022. Additional information: For further information please refer to Find A Tender Service: Publication reference: 2022/S 000-001654; Publication date: 19 January 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e714e5-28da-451a-befe-dc0a7e1bd362 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,561,919,689 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,561,919,689 |
| 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 | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e714e5-28da-451a-befe-dc0a7e1bd362
- 21 Jan 2022 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e830038a-5a9a-4e57-952b-76330055f081

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e714e5-28da-451a-befe-dc0a7e1bd362
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e830038a-5a9a-4e57-952b-76330055f081
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R3tc/RYGJ1Y.crb8DuVmM8zufApzJIatVZO7caGB.aIl_SXE
  211220 - NSD Notice - 20-12-2021 V1.0 - REDACTED 20-1-22
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R3th/0IKTSvF4N7DvWwCrwl6wCprzSpR43iRFbGGI1KJmTVU
  211220 - NSD Notice - 20-12-2021 V1.0 - REDACTED 20-1-22

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