Rapidly deployable communications system

A Pre-Procurement Notice
by HOME OFFICE

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Future Contract ()
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
04 Jul 2024
Delivery
01 Jan 1 to 01 Jan 1
Deadline
10 Jul 2024 22:59

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) has an operational need to rapidly deploy Border Force officers on different sea vessels and land vehicles to support live incidents. Therefore SBOC has a requirement for an easy deployable communication system that can provide internet connectivity at any deployed location.

CPV Codes

  • 32418000 - Radio network

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

SBOC requires a rapidly deployable communication system. This system must provide the following: - high speed internet (greater than 50 Mbps) in any location within the UK United Kingdom's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - 5G Cellular connectivity as a fail over service - Wi-Fi and 2 Ethernet ports to provide connectivity for Border Force clients to connect. - MANET integration - Various power options, including; 2 day battery life, accept 12 V DC input and 240 V AC input - Ruggedised and waterproof with an IP68 rating - GPS receiver - The system must be man portable (up to a 2 person lift) - The system must be a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solution as it is required to be operational as soon as possible Please provide details of the proposed product which satisfies all of the above requirements to BorderForceProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk. There is no commitment to go ahead with any procurement activity or issue a contract notice. This notice is seeking only to establish whether products/services of this nature are available.

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