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title: "Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d737"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (ESMCP)"
published: "2023-06-16"
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# Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (ESMCP)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d737

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## Summary

The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP), under the Secretary of State for the Home Department, is planning a Market Engagement for Handheld Devices for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). The procurement involves research on the market for Smartphones/Handheld Devices capable of operating on the ESN, with a Request for Information scheduled for July 2023. The process aims to gather information on suppliers and product capabilities to inform device strategy and potential future procurements.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for suppliers of rugged handheld devices/smartphones for ESN and related services. Businesses in the telecommunications equipment and services sector, IT services, and software development could engage in discussions to showcase existing and potential devices. The scheduled online supplier briefing and NDA requirement indicate a structured approach to supplier engagement in the procurement process.

## Notice

ESN Handheld Devices Market Engagements The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office wishes to undertake research on the current market for Smartphones / Handheld Devices capable of operating on the Emergency Services Network (ESN). An ESN Smartphone / Handheld Device is defined as one that is capable of operating on ESN and configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES) and other related users throughout Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) using 3GPP Standards. This would include the following categories of devices: * Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN * Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones with the ability to operate on ESN as well as via TETRA Direct Mode Operation (DMO) e.g. Dual Mode Handsets * Intrinsically Safe Rugged Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN As such, ESMCP will be publishing a Request for Information in July 2023 to enable suppliers to respond and participate in discussions in relation to the following: - High level information on suppliers; their existing and potential devices and supporting accessories for the above categories (suppliers do not have to be able to provide devices for all three categories). - Supplier overview of product roadmap and capabilities for up to the next five years. - Supplier views on trends in the market for the above categories. The outcome will inform ESMCP decisions on device strategy and any new procurement activities. Any such decisions will be made solely at the Authority's discretion. An online supplier briefing will take place prior to the issue of the RFI in July 2023. Participants will be asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). To register interest, please e-mail ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Multiple handheld device types including, but not restricted to, the devices listed under this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017251-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (ESMCP) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 92210000 - Radio services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017251-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-emergency-services-mobile-communications-programme/emergency-services-network

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