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title: "MANET (mobile ad-hoc network)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-715c83b7-ed5f-42ee-97db-c4c4ef20cc8a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-07-04"
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# MANET (mobile ad-hoc network)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-715c83b7-ed5f-42ee-97db-c4c4ef20cc8a

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## Summary

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for MANET (mobile ad-hoc network) to be deployed across The English Channel. The tender is at the planning stage and the engagement end date is set for July 10, 2024. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Radio network, and the buying organisation is the Home Office located in SALFORD, England.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing MANET solutions meeting the specified requirements. Businesses in the radio network sector, with expertise in high data rate RF MANET radios, network integration, encryption standards like FIPS 140-2, and COTS solutions are well-suited to compete. The procurement process seeks to establish the availability of products/services that fulfil the listed requirements, with no commitment to issue a contract notice at this stage.

## Notice

Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) has an operational need to deploy Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) across The English Channel. SBOC has a requirement for MANET that can be integrated on Manned Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, coastal radio masts, sea vessels and dismounted Border Force Officers. Additional information: SBOC requires all of the system components to build a MANET in the English Channel. This system must provide the following: - High data rate Radio Frequency (RF) MANET radios capable of 150 Mega bits per second - Minimum of 3 Ethernet ports per radio to enable network integration. - The ability to dynamically select the best network gateway to use on the MANET, when multiple gateways are present in the MANET - There must be a mechanism to connect multiple RF MANETs together when they are beyond radio line from each other - Support multicast video distribution - Support multicast voice talkgroups with dual push to talk functionality. - ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) integrated into each radio - The ability to be deployed as body worn equipment, desk mount equipment, aircraft equipment, maritime equipment, directional tracking antenna and mast mounted sector antennas - The MANET radios must be secure to at least FIPS 140-2 (Federal Information Processing Standards Publication) with the use of AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 256 and TLS 1.2 (Transport Layer Security) - The radio must be able to operate in the L-band at 1357-1377 MHz - The MANET radios must have a network latency of less than 7 ms between each node in the network - A single MANET must be capable of deploying at least 60 nodes in the same network. - Each radio must be able to natively encode video streams - Each radio must have a HDMI output - Various power options, including; battery powered, accept 12 V DC input and 240 V AC input - Ruggedised and waterproof with an IP68 rating - GPS receiver - 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/69e17b96-7a16-4601-9cd8-5297a52aedd2 |
| 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 08:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e17b96-7a16-4601-9cd8-5297a52aedd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e17b96-7a16-4601-9cd8-5297a52aedd2
  4th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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