---
title: "Portable Satellite Communication Terminals and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601848"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2020-03-02"
---

# Portable Satellite Communication Terminals and Associated Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601848

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is in the process of awarding a contract for "Portable Satellite Communication Terminals and Associated Services." This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically related to public order and safety, and is located in Cambuslang, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The deadline for the submission of tenders was initially set for 2nd December 2019, but has been extended to 3rd December 2019. The status of this tender is complete, with contracts being actively managed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications and satellite technology. Businesses capable of delivering portable communication solutions, accompanying services, and related technology services are highly suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with a strong track record in quality and price competitiveness may thrive due to the weight given to these criteria in the evaluation process. The potential for ad-hoc ordering may further enhance business prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

SFRS have a requirement to procure up to 4 portable satellite communication terminals and associated services with the potential for ad-hoc ordering thereafter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SFRS have a requirement to procure up to 4 portable satellite communication terminals with associated services with the potential for ad-hoc ordering thereafter. These will be used alongside our command support units at operational incidents to provide network connectivity back to SFRS's wide area network where 4G connectivity is unavailable.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Options to increase or decrease volumes throughout contract lifetime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382678 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXCELERATE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
- 32532000 - Satellite dishes
- 34712200 - Satellites
- 35631100 - Communication satellites

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382678
- 28 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373708
- 1 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370828

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370828&idx=2
  4th November 2019 - Command Support Unit Photographs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370828&idx=3
  4th November 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370828&idx=1
  4th November 2019 - ITT Portable Satellite Communications Terminals
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370828
  Portable Satellite Communication Terminals and Associated Services - SFRS have a requirement to procure up to 4 portable satellite communication terminals and associated services with the potential for ad-hoc ordering thereafter.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382678
  Portable Satellite Communication Terminals and Associated Services - SFRS have a requirement to procure up to 4 portable satellite communication terminals and associated services with the potential for ad-hoc ordering thereafter.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601848
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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