---
title: "The Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037499"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT"
published: "2022-10-11"
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# The Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Buyer: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037499

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## Summary

The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) has awarded a contract to Handsfree Group Limited for the provision of LTE vehicle devices and accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). The Secretary of State for the Home Department, acting as the buyer, initiated the tender process for this contract. The procurement involves telecommunications equipment and falls under the goods category. The contract period ends on November 27, 2023, and the location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment, data-communications equipment, ancillary works for telecommunications, maintenance services of telecommunications equipment, and mobile-telephone services to compete. The contract is currently in an active status, with a total contract value of £133,999,000. The modifications to the contract aim to ensure continued support for fixed vehicle devices during the ESN Network development, test, and trial phases, with a focus on building confidence in the ESN service. The procurement method used in this contracting process is a tender, and relevant dates and deadlines should be monitored to engage effectively in potential future opportunities.

### Lot Information

The Provision of LTE Vehicle Devices and Accessories for the ESN

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). The Fixed Vehicle Devices Framework Agreement's scope includes the supply of fixed vehicle devices, extended warranty and support services, and accessories required by user Organisations to access the ESN. Relevant previous OJEU Notice numbers are: - 2019/S 073-173137; -2019/S 078-187957; and - 2021/S 030-075950

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028502-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| 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 | £133,999,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDSFREE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications 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
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2022 at 09:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028502-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Handsfree.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:173137-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

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