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title: "DHSC: Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dabb"
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# DHSC: Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dabb

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care in the United Kingdom is engaging in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) as it prepares for a potential tender in 2026. This process pertains to the "Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution," focusing on key areas such as vehicle hardware and software solutions, engineering, and logistics services. The industry categories involved include radio and communication equipment, engineering services, and software consultancy. This market engagement process started with the publication of a notice on 4th November 2025, with crucial deadlines including the submission of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement by 18th November and participation in a supplier briefing on 19th November 2025. Suppliers have until 23rd December 2025 to respond to the PME via the Atamis system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses active in the fields of telecommunications, software development, and logistics. Small and medium enterprises, noted for their adaptability and innovative solutions in communication and engineering, are especially encouraged to engage given the suitability parameters and the prospect of future contracts commencing in 2027. The procurement method involves an early engagement process that is designed to gather market insights and inform the structure of future contracts. Companies that are capable of providing comprehensive solutions in vehicle hardware, software, and installation services stand a competitive chance in this procurement landscape, which has the potential to stimulate business growth and contribute substantially to service delivery improvements in the UK's public health sector.

## Notice

DHSC is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Invitation as part of early market engagement to seek input from the supply chain to inform requirements and identify potential delivery models for the next iteration of the Ambulance Radio Programmes (ARP) Mobile Data Vehicle Solution (MDVS). The Authority is seeking market feedback such as assumptions, risks and cost drivers, to better understand the requirements and how future ARP contracts may be structured. The following themes are in scope for this PME. * Vehicle Hardware Solution (supporting Critical Voice and Data Services) * Mobilisation and Navigation Software * Engineering Services * Installation Services * Logistics and Order Fulfilment Services The Authority anticipates a future tender exercise may be conducted in 2026, though no confirmed timeline can currently be provided.

### Planning Information

The preliminary market engagement exercise will be undertaken via the Atamis system. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so (registration is free of any charge).
To find this opportunity, select “Find Opportunities” and then search by project number ‘C398528’ or title ‘DHSC: Ambulance Radio Programme PME Mobile Data Vehicle Solution’. 
Once you have found the Opportunity, press the ‘Register Interest’ button to register your interest. This will make the project appear on ‘My proposals and quotes’. 
In the Project, you will find the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and the Preliminary Market Engagement Invitation. Please submit a signed NDA by Tuesday 18th November to register your interest and access the remaining documents. (‘C398528ARP PME Overview of Mobile Data Vehicle Solution (MDVS) Requirements’ & ‘C398528 ARP PME Questionnaire’).
Suppliers that have submitted a signed NDA will be invited to the supplier briefing session on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 14:30 GMT. 
Indicative Timelines
• Publication of Finder a Tender PME Notice, 4th November 2025
• Deadline for Supplier to return signed Non-Disclosure Agreement, Tuesday 18th November 2025
• Supplier Briefing via Teams, Wednesday 19th November 2025 – 14:30 GMT
• Supplier Clarification period closes, Monday 15th December 2025
• Authority responds to all Open Supplier Clarifications, Thursday 18th December 2025
• Supplier PME Response deadline via Atamis, 23rd December 2025 14:30 GMT
The details within this notice are provisional and may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2027 - 5 Jan 2032 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071176-2025
  5th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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