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title: "Rapidly deployable communications system"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fd82ff8-6738-49db-9751-bb69ef14b261"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-07-04"
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# Rapidly deployable communications system

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fd82ff8-6738-49db-9751-bb69ef14b261

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## Summary

The Home Office, located in Salford, England, has issued a planning tender for a "Rapidly deployable communications system" under the category of "Radio network". The tender, with an initiation date of 2024-07-04 and an engagement end date of 2024-07-10, aims to procure a system with specific requirements including high-speed internet, 5G connectivity, rugged, waterproof design, and GPS integration.

This opportunity presented by the Home Office's tender for a communication system is well-suited for businesses in the technology sector capable of providing innovative solutions meeting the outlined technical specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on communication technology development could find this tender particularly attractive for fostering business growth and showcasing their expertise in meeting the unique operational needs of the Small Boats Operational Command.

## Notice

Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) has an operational need to rapidly deploy Border Force officers on different sea vessels and land vehicles to support live incidents. Therefore SBOC has a requirement for an easy deployable communication system that can provide internet connectivity at any deployed location. Additional information: SBOC requires a rapidly deployable communication system. This system must provide the following: - high speed internet (greater than 50 Mbps) in any location within the UK United Kingdom's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - 5G Cellular connectivity as a fail over service - Wi-Fi and 2 Ethernet ports to provide connectivity for Border Force clients to connect. - MANET integration - Various power options, including; 2 day battery life, accept 12 V DC input and 240 V AC input - Ruggedised and waterproof with an IP68 rating - GPS receiver - The system must be man portable (up to a 2 person lift) - The system must be a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solution as it is required to be operational as soon as possible Please provide details of the proposed product which satisfies all of the above requirements to BorderForceProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk. There is no commitment to go ahead with any procurement activity or issue a contract notice. This notice is seeking only to establish whether products/services of this nature are available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c12955-a4d2-42c4-a5bb-9b7c7cfc8c5f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32418000 - Radio network

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 08:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c12955-a4d2-42c4-a5bb-9b7c7cfc8c5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c12955-a4d2-42c4-a5bb-9b7c7cfc8c5f
  4th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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