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title: "Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028df6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT - EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME"
published: "2021-01-27"
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# Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT - EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028df6

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## Summary

The contract titled "Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)" was awarded by the Secretary of State for the Home Department's Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme in the UK. This procurement was focused on telecommunications equipment and supplies, specifically aimed at providing essential LTE devices for the emergency services, which encompass fire, ambulance, and police departments. The procurement process followed a selective method under the restricted procedure and concluded with the signing of a framework agreement on 28th November 2019. The framework is intended for use by various Home Office and non-Home Office enforcement organisations that require device installations in vehicles to maintain essential communication services, reinforcing public safety and response capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications manufacturing and services, particularly those specialising in vehicle-mounted communication devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well positioned to compete, as evidenced by the participation of three SME bids in the procurement process. Companies like Handsfree Group and TST Group Limited, which already hold the active framework agreement, showcase a commitment to quality and pricing strategies. Potential bidders should focus on technical expertise, adherence to quality standards, and the capacity to deliver within the framework's scope, which encourages innovation and collaboration in supporting the critical services delivered via the ESN.

## Notice

ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES). A procurement activity was undertaken to compete for LTE Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories required by User Organisations to access the ESN under the Restricted Procedure. A framework agreement for the provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories has been awarded to two suppliers - Handsfree Group and TST Systems Limited. The framework agreement will be used by 3ES - fire, ambulance, police and related other Home Office / non-Home Office enforcement services and other organisations who have a requirement to make use of Devices installed into vehicles to support the services to be delivered by the ESN network. Relevant OJEU Notice numbers are: - 2019/S 073-173137; and - -2019/S 078-187957

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES). A procurement activity was undertaken to compete for LTE Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories required by User Organisations to access the ESN under the Restricted Procedure. A framework agreement for the provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories has been awarded to two suppliers - Handsfree Group and TST Systems Limited. The framework agreement will be used by 3ES - fire, ambulance, police and related other Home Office / non- Home Office enforcement services and other organisations who have a requirement to make use of Devices installed into vehicles to support the services to be delivered by the ESN network. Relevant OJEU Notice numbers are: - 2019/S 073-173137; and - -2019/S 078-187957

Options: Option to extend for a further period or periods of not more than 12 months and not less than 1 month

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001696-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT - EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME |
| Additional buyers | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE; THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS ACTING THROUGH THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT, SAFER COMMUNITIES DIRECTORATE; THE WELSH MINISTERS ACTING THROUGH THE WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HANDSFREE GROUP; TST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001696-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/
- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
- http://www.gov.wales/
- https://gov.wales/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:173137-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

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