Published date: 25 September 2019

Withdrawn opportunity - This means that the contract has been withdrawn early. This could be due to a change of circumstances.


Closing: 29 March 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£64,000,000 to £100,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_158701/790340

Published date

25 September 2019

Closing date

29 March 2019

Contract start date

16 August 2019

Contract end date

3 January 2031

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the 3 emergency services (3ES).
This ACS Procurement forms part of the ESMCP and is responsible for delivering the services and associated equipment to deliver the devices for the air-to-ground capability, approved for use on the ESN. There is potential to include satellite technology in the future to complement this capability.
This procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement that the Authority and nominated ESN User Organisations (UOs) can use to procure the required goods and services for use on the ESN. The Framework Agreement will comprise of a single supplier for 10 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Contract Award for the Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN

  • Awarded contract
  • Published 24 September 2019

About the buyer

Contact name

The Secretary of State for the Home Department

Address

3rd Floor, Clive House, 70 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EX
England

Email

ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk