--- title: "ESMCP A2G Aircraft Radio Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-09-06" --- # ESMCP A2G Aircraft Radio Systems Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e2cd006-5ec3-480a-940c-4ad0936b477d.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "ESMCP A2G Aircraft Radio Systems" is being conducted by the Home Office, focusing on the provision of radio communication equipment specifically for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). This initiative falls under the category of telecommunication and related equipment, with planning currently underway. The market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 23rd February 2018, with further refinements to technical requirements expected to be issued by the end of September 2017. The main procurement activities are anticipated to commence at the end of January 2018. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those involved in the maintenance and provision of radio communications equipment. Companies that can offer innovative technical solutions and support services for the Emergency Services Network would be well-suited to participate. Engaging with this procurement process allows businesses to not only contribute to critical emergency services but also to establish relationships that could lead to further projects in the broader context of public safety communications. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of recent developments and planned engagement activity relating to the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) Air to Ground, Aircraft Radio Systems Project ('the Project') Additional information: ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial mobile network with priority over the public for emergency services users. ESMCP is conducting a market review in preparation for a possible competitive tender for equipment and services for use on ESN (4G/LTE) coverage. ESMCP wishes to conduct a consultation process with potential bidders. The A2G- Aircraft Radio System (ARS) Project is one of the Authority Projects that is responsible for procuring ESN Aircraft Radio Systems approved for use on, or in conjunction with, the ESN. The Project is currently working with User Organisations (UO) and further developing its requirements. There are 2 types of UOs, the three Emergency Services (3ES) UOs and other UOs. As part of this process, industry engagement is required to refine certain technical points. ESMCP will therefore be issuing its updated draft requirements around the end of Sept 2017 and will be seeking supplier feedback on the requirements within 28 cal days. The programme anticipates launching the procurement at the end of January 2018. For the avoidance of doubt the A2G-ARS Project will be a standalone Procurement that may or may not include separate lots within it. Market engagement and evolution of the ESN programme since the publication of the notice to the market in Sept 2016 has led to a re-assessment of the potential procurement options for ARS. We now wish to share our findings with the market by way of this revised PIN, including related material such as revised draft user requirements that reflect our latest thinking in respect of the potential procurement approaches. If the primary contact and/or organisation is not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done on-line at https://esn.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and following the onscreen instructions. Once the primary contact has been registered on the eSourcing Suite, they should then express an interest for this event by emailing Expressions of Interest to: ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Following receipt of an Expression of Interest the Authority will send a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the supplier to complete and return to the same e-mail address. Once the NDA has been returned and verified by the Authority, the supplier will be provided with access to the RFI through the Bravo Portal. Registering for the Bravo system is only required once. If you are already registered then you do not need to register again, however you do still need to express your interest in this particular market engagement activity as outlined above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca11f628-b342-4391-9d73-d6f7a17cbdab | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment - 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment - 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work ## Release History - 6 Sep 2017 at 10:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca11f628-b342-4391-9d73-d6f7a17cbdab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca11f628-b342-4391-9d73-d6f7a17cbdab 6th September 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cee7e4a4-f09c-4126-a3cc-60f338e04b80 Copy of Submitted Prior Information Notice - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-emergency-services-mobile-communications-programme ESMCP Website for additional information ## Notice URLs - https://esn.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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