---
title: "Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-09-16"
---

# Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b1d

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed a procurement process for the provision and installation of specialist equipment for the Emergency Services Network. This process, categorised under installation services of communications equipment, covered two lots and operated within the UKM region. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical and competitive reasons. The contracts were signed on 16 September 2025, with Telent Technology Services Limited and Handsfree Group being awarded the contracts for Lots 1 and 2, respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses capable of delivering specialised communications installation services. Businesses with expertise in large-scale communication infrastructure installations would be especially well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. By participating, companies can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector, catering to essential service networks. Working with public bodies like the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service could also provide long-term partnership opportunities and stability.

## Notice

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

### Lot Information

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network - R5 Version 2 MCX Update

Provision and Installation of Specialist Equipment for the Emergency Services Network - R5 Version 2 MCX Update

### Procurement Information

LOT 1 - A direct award is required to protect third party assets and service maintenance of the Airwave Firelink Managed Service. LOT 2 - R5 Version 2 MCX Update - Direct Award to maintain the integrity of existing hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056882-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,780,495 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HANDSFREE GROUP; TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056882-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795479
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543

## Provenance

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