--- title: "Hard Line Communications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2018-10-04" --- # Hard Line Communications Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d9e06ba-5b1d-4fe9-8d06-50b0fbedb63c.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking tenders for a project titled "Hard Line Communications," aimed at developing a hard-line communications system for emergency response that can facilitate simultaneous two-way communication between an operator and multiple rescuers up to 60 metres apart. The procurement falls under the category of radio, television, and telecommunications equipment, with a contract value of £40,000 and a minimum bidding requirement of £20,000. The tender period concluded on 5th June 2018, while the contract was awarded on 3rd October 2018, with an effective contract period from 4th to 5th October 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and telecommunication technologies, particularly those equipped to meet specific requirements for emergency services and hands-free communication systems. Suppliers with experience in government contracts or those focused on providing innovative communication solutions in critical situations would be well-positioned to respond to this tender, especially given the Home Office's emphasis on quality and technical specifications. ## Notice A hard-line communications system is required which can connect to an airline & be fed through at the same time, up to 60 metres in distance. The system must provide simultaneous two-way communication between the operator & the one searcher and three rescuers to distances of up to 60 metres. It needs to be easy to use & completely hands-free. Additional information: All bids must be submitted in writing including technical description of the item to be trialled along with all warranty & pricing information to e-mail address ''Paul.Tooke @ homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk'' by 12 noon on Tuesday 5th June 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3302faa7-eb5b-45e2-a42b-0848ac87c6d7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 5 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £35,000 | | 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 | HOME OFFICE | | 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 | MILLGATE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 4 Oct 2018 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3302faa7-eb5b-45e2-a42b-0848ac87c6d7 - 18 May 2018 at 07:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba585cc-5e3e-4578-bf23-0d10a51790aa - 18 May 2018 at 07:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba585cc-5e3e-4578-bf23-0d10a51790aa - 16 May 2018 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba585cc-5e3e-4578-bf23-0d10a51790aa - 15 May 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba585cc-5e3e-4578-bf23-0d10a51790aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3302faa7-eb5b-45e2-a42b-0848ac87c6d7 4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba585cc-5e3e-4578-bf23-0d10a51790aa 18th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95d04576-44a0-45f2-8908-35b426026442 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d3e52c1-371c-41df-9fe8-802368e60705 Sample contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bcdef11-88d9-4df6-bbc7-3343af14773d Specification of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5626d9b5-e10f-4ab9-ad43-5cb64f7b7fa2 Specification of Requirement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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