Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Police Digital Service
33 Queen Street,
LONDON
EC4R 1AP
Contact
Kenny Stewart
Telephone
+44 7971031811
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08113293
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/94392
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/34216
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TETRA Airwave Terminal Products and Services
Reference number
PDSCN-148-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Police Digital Service is seeking to procure a multi-supplier framework agreement that can be used by the Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and other Airwave user organisations within the public sector, including Ofcom List of Generic and Sharer Organisations, for the provision of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) compatible handsets, software, accessories, services and maintenance for use on the UK Airwave system. The formation of the procurement requirements and options for this framework will be determined as a result of pre-market engagement which will commence on Friday 4th February 2022. Market engagement is expected to inform the Police Digital Service on supplier interest and capability in relation to the delivery of TETRA handset products and services. Further information regarding details on how to register to participate on the day and contact information can be found on the Police Digital Service website page: https://pds.police.uk/new-opportunities-for-suppliers/.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment
- 32236000 - Radio telephones
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32418000 - Radio network
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TETRA Airwave Terminal Products and Services
two.2.14) Additional information
This PIN is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with the TETRA handset devices market. Police Digital Services intends to engage through a webinar and 1:1 sessions during Feb 2022 with interested suppliers. To participate, please register using the link above. The estimated date of contract publication is subject to change as a result of market engagement and further research.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 March 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This PIN specifically excludes the provision of third party TETRA compatible accessories or LTE 4G mobile handheld devices and accessories for the Emergency Services Network (ESN). For further details on ESN procurement opportunities please visit the ESN eSourcing Portal.