Emergency Services Network (ESN) End User Devices
The procurement will contract for commercially available off‑the‑shelf (COTS) mobile communication devices to be developed by successful suppliers to meet ESN technical, security and public safety requirements, in order to achieve ESN certification. Individual contracts will be awarded for each device selected. For the avoidance of doubt, if a Bidder is awarded multiple contracts, a separate contract will have to be signed for each individual device. The Authority intends to award contracts to suppliers in order to...
Buyer
Home Office
Value
£15,000,000
Published
12 Jun 2026
Closes
29 May 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Selective
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
32250000
Mobile telephones
72212100
Industry specific software development services
64200000
Telecommunications services
72254000
Software testing
Lots
Lot 1 ESN Rugged Smartphone
£6,000,000
Development of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Rugged Smartphone User Equipment for use on the Emergency Services Network (ESN), including support for mission critical voice and data services and, where offered, optional Dual Mode capability incorporating TETRA Direct Mode Operation. Devices under this Lot must meet the Authority’s defined technical requirem...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2 ESN Rugged Featurephone
£2,500,000
Development of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Rugged Feature Phone User Equipment for use on the Emergency Services Network (ESN), designed to support mission critical voice and data services, and where offered, optional dual mode capability incorporating TETRA functionality. Devices under this Lot must meet the Authority’s defined technical requirements fo...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3 ESN Non-rugged Smartphone
£2,500,000
Development of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Non-Rugged Smartphone User Equipment for use on the Emergency Services Network (ESN), including support for mission critical voice and data services. Devices under this Lot must meet the Authority’s defined technical requirements for usability, performance, operating system compatibility, accessories and integra...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 4 ESN Fixed Vehicle Device
£4,000,000
Development of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Fixed Vehicle Devices for use on the Emergency Services Network (ESN), including support for mission critical voice and data services. Devices under this Lot must meet the Authority’s defined technical requirements for in-vehicle use, usability, audio performance, connectivity, accessories and integration with t...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
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Further information regarding procurement process
Bidding documents · PDF
Tender notice on Find a Tender
12 Jun 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
28 Apr 2026
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Planned procurement notice · UK3 · Web page
Untitled document
23 Jul 2025
Market engagement notice · Web page
Untitled document
2 Jul 2025
Planned procurement notice · Web page
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