--- title: "Business Radio Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-22" --- # Business Radio Replacement Buyer: SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de085077-a4ad-4472-b264-67155a17d129.json) ## Summary Sedgemoor District Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of new telecommunications services under the title "Business Radio Replacement." This initiative focuses on enhancing digital radio infrastructure, notably in the South West of England, with an engagement end date set for 28th April 2020. The council is looking for established providers of handheld portable radios, specifically targeting those with experience in supporting business crime reduction partnerships throughout the UK. The procurement process will follow a tender method, inviting expressions of interest from potential suppliers. This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in telecommunications and radio systems, particularly those offering portable radios and installation services. Companies that can demonstrate a robust operational capacity, including a 24/7 support service and comprehensive training programmes for end-users, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, a shared revenue model where invoicing and debt collection is managed on behalf of Sedgemoor could attract providers looking to establish or strengthen ties with local government entities. ## Notice Sedgemoor are requesting expressions of interest at this stage only. We are looking for an established radio systems provider with demonstrable experience of supplying and supporting handheld portable radios to business crime reduction partnerships in the UK. We require digital radio infrastructure with support from a 24/7 contact centre. Push-to-talk Over Cellular (PoC) solutions will not be considered. Resilience is essential and UPS/Battery Backup must provide a minimum of 8 hours service in the event of a mains power failure. Recovery times, by SLA, will be 24 hours for critical infrastructure failures, however alternative Channels should be made available to limit the impact on service delivery. Same day repairs are to be carried out wherever possible. Replacements and replacement parts are to be dispatched with a maximum of one working day. We currently have 105 handsets in use in our town centres, Digital repeater stations will be required in 3 towns initially. The supplier will provide the required OFCOM licences. Command and control dispatcher software is required on a minimum of two operator stations. Software is to include the ability for Sedgemoor to change call signs, 'stun' radios and record and playback radio transmissions. It is desirable that we will be able to 'point to point' call radio users for private transmissions. The software must be able to process emergency activations from handsets to alert the dispatcher. End users consist of retail and night-time economy workers, council staff, and the police. Handsets must to robust with a minimum IP54 dust and waterproof rating. The push to talk button must be prominent for ease of operation. Handsets should be lightweight with a slim profile and be provided or compatible with earpieces. It is desirable that the provider will deliver training to end users on handset use and to dispatchers on use of the system, including refresher training on at least an annual basis. User guidance notes are essential. We are looking for a shared revenue service where the provider will carry out invoicing and debt collection on Sedgemoor's behalf and will return business crime reduction partnership membership fees to Sedgemoor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6329bd-57f7-4a7d-9584-4dd6cdd4a451 | | 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 | 22 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Apr 2020 | | 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 | SEDGEMOOR DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRIDGWATER | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA6 3AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bridgwater South | | Westminster constituency | Bridgwater | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32344210 - Radio equipment - 32344270 - Radio and telephone control system - 32344280 - Portable radios - 32418000 - Radio network - 51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2020 at 09:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6329bd-57f7-4a7d-9584-4dd6cdd4a451 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6329bd-57f7-4a7d-9584-4dd6cdd4a451 22nd January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=194cba1f-f83c-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.sedgemoor.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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