--- title: "National Highways Emergency Service Network (ESN) Locker Infrastructure - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-02" --- # National Highways Emergency Service Network (ESN) Locker Infrastructure - Market Engagement Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-660a2966-7d6d-4167-bf59-fcdfa488749c.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the "National Highways Emergency Service Network (ESN) Locker Infrastructure - Market Engagement" initiated by Highways England. This tender is currently in the planning stage with the engagement end date set for 16th November 2021. The focus is on acquiring new locker and key cabinet infrastructure necessary for the transition from the Airwave service to the new Emergency Services Network (ESN). The infrastructure will be distributed across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register for a planning meeting on Microsoft Teams scheduled for 17th November 2021. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying locker systems, radio equipment, and related services, particularly those with experience in emergency services or critical communication infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as there may be potential for expanding their operations through the procurement of additional lockers for National Highways Traffic Officers. This contract will not only enhance the communication capacity of emergency services but also foster engagement with diverse suppliers in the industry. ## Notice National Highways is exploring opportunities to implement a new contract for a Locker and Key Cabinet Infrastructure. National Highways currently utilises the Airwave radio service to provide critical communications between Traffic Officers, Service Providers, and the Emergency Services, however, the Airwave Service is due to be decommissioned by the Home Office and replaced with the Emergency Services Network (ESN), to which all emergency services will transition. The contract will facilitate National Highways transition to the Emergency Service Network (ESN) to maintain its access to critical communications and interoperability with the emergency services as the existing Traka Locker infrastructure, comprising circa 100 lockers, located at service depots across England and hosting 750+ Airwave radios, is not capable of hosting the ESN handsets. The successful supplier will provide and migrate to a new locker and key infrastructure starting in April to be completed by the end of August. The lockers will initially have to host the existing Airwave radios. During the transition to ESN, they will be required to host both Airwave Radios and ESN handsets and following transition, just ESN handsets. In addition to the initial requirement for National Highways Service Providers, there is the potential for the supply of additional lockers to cater for National Highways Traffic Officer Service (TOS), who currently use circa 600 additional Airwave radios. National Highways wishes to meet with potential suppliers, via Microsoft Teams on 17th November 2021 to discuss our aspirations, method of procurement and to answer your questions regarding the delivery of the service. To register your interest in meeting with us on 17th November 2021 please email Oliver Shiels at Oliver.Shiels@highwaysengland.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d59f55-e41f-48b0-ad9d-dadc56af715c | | 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 | 2 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Nov 2021 | | 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BRIMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 32344210 - Radio equipment - 44421720 - Lockers ## Release History - 2 Nov 2021 at 09:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d59f55-e41f-48b0-ad9d-dadc56af715c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d59f55-e41f-48b0-ad9d-dadc56af715c 2nd November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-emergency-services-mobile-communications-programme/emergency-services-network Home Office Guidance on Emergency Services Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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