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title: "01644 The Supply and Maintenance of TETRA-based Digital Radio Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000533499"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2018-11-07"
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# 01644 The Supply and Maintenance of TETRA-based Digital Radio Systems

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000533499

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is conducting a procurement process for the "Supply and Maintenance of TETRA-based Digital Radio Systems." This contract is aimed at providing maintenance services for the existing TETRA-based digital radio system across all SPS establishments, with an emphasis on ensuring operational readiness and support for new equipment as needed. The procurement, which is currently in the Award stage, employs an open procedure and includes a contract valued at £50,000, signed on 4th October 2018. The delivery will be centred around all SPS sites located in the UK, and the tender period concluded on 6th August 2018.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in telecommunications and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in providing technical support for digital radio systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to meet the stringent quality and security criteria outlined in the tender will find this contract especially relevant. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with security regulations and have prior experience in similar projects will likely benefit from this procurement exercise.

## Notice

SPS has a requirement for maintenance Services for its existing TETRA-based digital radio system across all SPS establishments and when required new equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a contract for a Supplier to provide maintenance Services for the existing TETRA-based digital radio system (including all associated hardware and software) across all SPS establishments. When required, the Supplier shall ensure that SPS retains an operational TETRA-based digital radio system at each of the SPS Establishments. If new equipment is required, the Supplier shall supply, install and commission the equipment in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Specification. The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: This Contract has the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 4 years commencing on the Expiry Date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336622 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2018 - 3 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PMR PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32344280 - Portable radios

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336622
- 4 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324432
- 6 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312577

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312577
  01644 The Supply and Maintenance of TETRA-based Digital Radio Systems - SPS has a requirement for maintenance Services for the existing TETRA-based digital radio system (including all associated hardware and software) across all SPS establishments. When required, the Supplier shall also be required to replace existing System equipment (and include associated maintenance) as and when instructed by the SPS in accordance with the minimum Specification provided by SPS. The Supplier shall ensure the Purchaser retains an operational TETRA-based digital radio System (including all necessary hardware and software) at each of the Purchaser's Sites. If a new System is required, the Supplier shall supply, install and commission the System in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Specification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324432
  01644 The Supply and Maintenance of TETRA-based Digital Radio Systems - SPS has a requirement for maintenance Services for its existing TETRA-based digital radio system across all SPS establishments and when required new equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336622
  01644 The Supply and Maintenance of TETRA-based Digital Radio Systems - SPS has a requirement for maintenance Services for its existing TETRA-based digital radio system across all SPS establishments and when required new equipment.

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