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title: "Contract Award for the Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN"
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# Contract Award for the Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN

Buyer: ESN ESOURCING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-567c055b-4c57-4bb9-92cc-929d9abef97c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the ESN eSourcing Portal, which is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of aircraft communication system devices for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). This initiative falls under the telecommunications sector and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a contract value of £100 million set to initiate in August 2019, lasting until January 2031, and potentially extendable by five additional years. Although the tender period ended on 29 March 2019, the award was published on 24 September 2019, confirming the successful supplier as Chelton Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in telecommunications and emergency services technologies. Companies that can provide advanced communication systems, particularly those keen to collaborate in developing air-to-ground capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in future tender processes. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designated to accommodate their involvement.

## Notice

ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the 3 emergency services (3ES). This ACS Procurement forms part of the ESMCP and is responsible for delivering the services and associated equipment to deliver the devices for the air-to-ground capability, approved for use on the ESN. There is potential to include satellite technology in the future to complement this capability. This procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement that the Authority and nominated ESN User Organisations (UOs) can use to procure the required goods and services for use on the ESN. The Framework Agreement will comprise of a single supplier for 10 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911bc401-5633-4c46-8cf8-905d75492cdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 3 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESN ESOURCING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| 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 | CHELTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 15:46 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911bc401-5633-4c46-8cf8-905d75492cdc
- 24 Sep 2019 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5832cfa8-fe03-421e-90c6-bf4a7bcecd7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911bc401-5633-4c46-8cf8-905d75492cdc
  25th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5832cfa8-fe03-421e-90c6-bf4a7bcecd7b
  24th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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