Prison Radio Communication Systems - Early Engagement Notice

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Tender Organisation:

Ministry of Justice

Tender Sector:

Management Consultancy Tenders

Tender Service:

Worldwide

Tender Region:

Europe

Tender Country:

United Kingdom

Tender CPV:

32000000 : Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32344210 : Radio equipment

Tender Document Type:

Tender Notice

Tender Description:

The purpose of this Notice is to inform the market of the potential opportunity for the provision of a managed Prison Radio Communication Systems service and the MoJ apos s intention to engage with potential suppliers through a further competition using Lot 5 Blue Light Solutions of the Vertical Application Solutions Framework RM6259 The requirement is to take over the maintenance and support of the MoJ s existing fully managed break-fix maintenance and service support contract for all the UHF TETRA radio systems and all associated equipment including radio terminals deployed across the England Wales public prison estate until such time an equipment refresh maybe undertaken There are over 100 HMPPS publicly managed establishments using TETRA hand portable radios These range from Young Offender Institutions YOI to High Security prisons located in buildings which range from Victorian to modern House Blocks The safety and security of staff and prisoners is critical and the management and maintenance of effective communications systems is key The scope of the service covers the TETRA networks mobile TETRA network AIRWAVE network access system and equipment in existing and any future new sites The scope of the service will also encompass all the equipment and activities necessary to maintain the networks in full working order The prison TETRA network provides the following functions to sites and users - Management of talk groups - Management of status information - Handling and transfer of data from radio to computer systems - Management of users on the radio system - Lone worker functions - Control of radio resources i e issue to users - Audio processing storage and playback The Notice is to inform the market of the potential opportunity for the provision of a managed Prison Radio Communication Systems Service with options to refresh equipment during the term of the Contract The MoJ intends to run a procurement using the further competition process to procure services from Lot 5 of the Crown Commercial Services CCS Vertical Application Solutions VAS Framework RM6259 It is anticipated that the procurement will commence on 30th July 2025 Interested Lot 5 framework suppliers must first be registered on the MoJ s esourcing system https ministryofjusticecommercial bravosolution co uk and have signed a non-disclosure agreement to be given access to the procurement documents To enable a non-disclosure agreement to be sent for signature Lot 5 framework suppliers should provide contact details of their authorised signatory to FutureStaffRadios Justice gov uk - no later than 18th July 2025 In advance of the ITT the MoJ will provide interested Lot 5 suppliers with - Prison Radio Communication Services briefing document

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