TETRA Airwave Terminal Products and Services (TETRA 2022)

Concepts

• police digital service
• communications equipment
• pds
• tetra airwave terminal products
• digital service
• behalf of uk airwave users
• tetra devices
• tetra airwave terminal products and services
• uk airwave system
• mobile terminals

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

The Police Digital Service (PDS) on behalf of UK Airwave users is undertaking a tender exercise to appoint suitably capable and experienced providers (with up to 3 suppliers) of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Encryption Algorithm 2 (TEA2) compatible radio devices (handheld, desktop & mobile terminals), software, accessories, services and maintenance for use on the UK Airwave system. Due to the need for TETRA devices to operate on Airwave infrastructure, this opportunity is restricted to those suppliers who hold (or can commit to obtain within 12 months from the Framework commencement) NCSC/ Airwave Lead Assurer certification to supply devices of the type. This will be for a period of 4 years, aiming to commence mid Sept 2022. Full details of the PDS requirements are detailed in the ITT and associated documents. Access to these documents is restricted. No bidder will be granted access to these documents without first entering into the PDS Non - Disclosure Agreement.

Total Quantity or Scope

Police Digital Service (PDS), on behalf of UK Airwave user organisations, is undertaking a tender exercise to appoint suitably capable and experienced providers of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Encryption Algorithm 2 (TEA2) compatible radio devices (handheld, desktop and mobile terminals), software, accessories, services and maintenance for use on the UK Airwave system. Due to the need for TETRA devices to operate on Airwave infrastructure, this opportunity is restricted to those suppliers who are able to demonstrate (or can commit to obtain within 12 months from the Framework commencement) capability and experience to provide devices of the type. Devices that will be supplied resulting from this procurement will need to have achieved relevant NCSC and Home Office Airwave Lead accreditation as part of the requirements to supply TETRA devices and equipment on the UK Airwave system. The awarded contract(s) will be for a duration of 48 months, aligned to Airwave Shutdown (ASD) currently scheduled for 2026, plus the option for PDS to extend for a period up to a maximum of 12 months and will supply: - TETRA Airwave TEA2 terminals (handheld, desktop and mobile), accessories and peripheral equipment, systems and services (including Key Management Facility (KMF) crypto systems to programme keys on the Airwave network) for use exclusively on the UK Airwave system. - TETRA Airwave TEA2 product and or service add-ons such as feature enablement, radio configuration, extended warranty, device as a service, field services, life cycle management and managed disposal services, etc.) for use on the UK Airwave system. - Permitted scope also includes the supply and support of TETRA based certified device-to-device remote speaker microphone (D2D/ RSM) units and accessories to operate on LTE handheld mobile devices on the Emergency Service Network (ESN) and certified hybrid (dual mode) TETRA devices and accessories when purchased for primary use on the UK Airwave system. Anticipated spend under the Framework Agreement is not expected to exceed GBP 50 million. This is an estimate only, This figure has been calculated on the assumption that the Framework Agreement runs for its maximum possible term, that a number of Call Off Contracts are awarded by Contracting Bodies and the ESN programme meets its published Airwave Shutdown Date (currently 2026). For the avoidance of doubt, PDS gives no warranty or representation as to the value of any Call Off Contract, or the number of Call Off Contracts, if any, which may be awarded. PDS intends to award the Framework Agreement based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). PDS will not be bound to accept the lowest price or any Tender submitted, but will be evaluating Tenders on the quality and price criteria set forth in the ITT. Additional information: The framework is open to a wide range of policing bodies, law enforcement agencies, other Bluelight Services and Airwave User Organisations. Please refer to the ITT and Appendix 3 (Contracting Authorities) for more information.

Renewal Options

The initial term of the awarded framework agreement shall be 4 years (48 months), with the possibility of a further renewal period of 1 year (12 months).

CPV Codes

• 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
• 32236000 - Radio telephones
• 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
• 32344210 - Radio equipment
• 32412000 - Communications network
• 32418000 - Radio network
• 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
• 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
• 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
• 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
• 51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Full details of the Contracting Authority's requirements are detailed in the ITT and associated documents. … No bidder will be granted access to these documents without first entering into the Contracting Authority's Non-Disclosure Agreement.