Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)

A Prior Information Notice
by SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, EMERGENCY SERVICES MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (ESMCP)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
not specified
Value
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Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
16 Jun 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

ESN Handheld Devices Market Engagements The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office wishes to undertake research on the current market for Smartphones / Handheld Devices capable of operating on the Emergency Services Network (ESN). An ESN Smartphone / Handheld Device is defined as one that is capable of operating on ESN and configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES) and other related users throughout Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) using 3GPP Standards. This would include the following categories of devices: • Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN • Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones with the ability to operate on ESN as well as via TETRA Direct Mode Operation (DMO) e.g. Dual Mode Handsets • Intrinsically Safe Rugged Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN

Total Quantity or Scope

Multiple handheld device types including, but not restricted to, the devices listed under this notice.

CPV Codes

  • 32250000 - Mobile telephones
  • 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
  • 64200000 - Telecommunications services
  • 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 72250000 - System and support services
  • 72263000 - Software implementation services
  • 92210000 - Radio services

Other Information

As such, ESMCP will be publishing a Request for Information in July 2023 to enable suppliers to respond and participate in discussions in relation to the following: - High level information on suppliers; their existing and potential devices and supporting accessories for the above categories (suppliers do not have to be able to provide devices for all three categories). - Supplier overview of product roadmap and capabilities for up to the next five years. - Supplier views on trends in the market for the above categories. The outcome will inform ESMCP decisions on device strategy and any new procurement activities. Any such decisions will be made solely at the Authority’s discretion. An online supplier briefing will take place prior to the issue of the RFI in July 2023. Participants will be asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). To register interest, please e-mail ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

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