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title: "Mass Communication System (MCS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Mass Communication System (MCS)

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0

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## Summary

Bournemouth University is initiating a procurement process for a Mass Communication System (MCS) to enhance its emergency preparedness as mandated by the Martyn’s Law. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on gathering industry expertise through Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform project requirements. Situated in Poole, United Kingdom, the university is classified under the sub-central government public authority category. The MCS project is set in the telecommunications and information systems industry, with potential contract execution starting on 1st September 2026 and concluding by 31st August 2030. The upcoming milestone involves virtual meetings with interested suppliers scheduled for early 2026. The due date for PME responses is 10th December 2025. Bournemouth University aims to conduct an openly advertised tender process after the engagement phase.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment and software systems, particularly those with proven capabilities in delivering real-time communication solutions. It is well-suited for suppliers that can provide robust systems compliant with enhanced emergency protocols. Businesses with innovative solutions for operational safety, event management, or enhanced internal communication are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this process allows firms to align closely with Bournemouth University's strategic requirements, potentially leading to further collaborations beyond the primary MCS scope. Suppliers interested in being considered for the upcoming meetings should express their interest accordingly to receive detailed project requirements and a questionnaire for evaluation.

## Notice

Bournemouth University ("BU" or the "University") requires the services of a supplier to provide a supply of a Mass Communication System (MCS). The successful supplier will be required to work with BU to implement a MCS in response to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn's Law, which mandates enhanced emergency preparedness for institutions with large public footfall. As an Enhanced Tier institution, BU must deploy a system capable of delivering real-time alerts across all campuses by February 2027 to remain compliant and avoid significant financial penalties. The proposed MCS will support emergency communication, operational safety, and business continuity, while also offering potential for broader use in events, student engagement, and internal messaging.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this PME is to gather industry expertise and feedback that will inform the development of our final project and procurement requirements. 
Objectives:
• Gain a better understanding of suppliers' capabilities, experiences, and innovations.
• Identify potential challenges and solutions relevant to the upcoming procurement project.
• Inform suppliers about the project's scope, objectives, and key requirements.
BU are intending on holding virtual meetings / demonstration sessions with interested suppliers via Microsoft Teams in early 2026. 
If you wish to be considered for a virtual meeting / demonstration session with BU’s project team, please contact procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk to register your interest with the subject heading “IT/OS/526 – Mass Communication System”. 
Once suppliers have expressed their interest we will provide further information on the requirements with a Questionnaire for completion. BU will then shortlist suppliers for the virtual meetings / demonstration sessions based on the answers provided in the completed Questionnaires. 
Please note that while we aim to engage with a broad range of suppliers, it may not be possible to invite all interested parties to a meeting. Participation in this exercise is voluntary, and there is no obligation for BU to meet with every supplier who expresses an interest and submits a completed Questionnaire.
This PME is not a request for quotation. BU’s current intention is to conduct an openly advertised tender process at a later stage.
There is no obligation for suppliers to respond to this PME. Supplier responses (or lack thereof) to this exercise will not be used to determine which suppliers will be carried forward to tender process or in any subsequent evaluation of supplier proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075411-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075411-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075411-2025
  19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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