The Supply of Intrinsically Safe (IS) Devices on the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

This Notice is to notify the market that the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) plans to enter into a market engagement exercise to discuss its potential requirements with potential suppliers in the market of provision of intrinsically safe devices such that the Authority may establish a commercial strategy for the supply of its potential requirements.

Certain specialist ESN users respond to incidents at locations where there is a risk of explosive atmospheres being present (for example, oil & gas installations). To meet the strict safety regulations at such sites, any ESN devices and accessories used on site must have ATEX zone 1/21 certification. The devices must allow users to make PTT calls and use simple applications, including while wearing PPE. The Authority user requirements call for a A ruggedized Android smartphone with ATEX zone 1/21 certification suitable for use with the ESN PTT application, plus compatible accessories.

Additional information: This Notice is to notify the market that the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) plans to enter into a market engagement exercise to discuss its potential requirements with potential suppliers in the market of provision of intrinsically safe devices such that the Authority may establish a commercial strategy for the supply of its potential requirements.

Certain specialist ESN users respond to incidents at locations where there is a risk of explosive atmospheres being present (for example, oil & gas installations). To meet the strict safety regulations at such sites, any ESN devices and accessories used on site must have ATEX zone 1/21 certification. The devices must allow users to make PTT calls and use simple applications, including while wearing PPE. The Authority user requirements call for a A ruggedized Android smartphone with ATEX zone 1/21 certification suitable for use with the ESN PTT application, plus compatible accessories.

Following receipt of an Expression of Interest the Authority will send a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the supplier to complete and return to the same e-mail address. Once the NDA has been returned and verified by the Authority, the supplier will be provided with access to the RFI through the Bravo e-Sourcing Portal (http://www.esn.bravosolution.co.uk). See the following guidance with regard to accessing the Bravo system.

Bravo Registration: Registering for the Bravo system is only required once. If you are already registered then you do not need to register again, however you do still need to express your interest in this particular market engagement activity as outlined above.

To register on Bravo Suppliers should complete the following: a) Click the -click here to register- link. b) Accept the terms and conditions and click -continue-. c) Enter your business and user details. d) Note the username you use and click -save- when complete. e) You will then receive an e-mail with your unique password. Access to the RFI documentation: a) Login to the eSourcing portal with your unique username and password. b) Click on the PQQs open to all suppliers link. c) Click on the relevant titled item. d) Click the express interest button in the -actions- box on the left-hand side of the page (this will move the SQ (containing the RFI) into the economic operators my PQQ box). This is a secure area for projects only. e) Download the documents relating to the RFI to access. Click on the bold and underlined filename. Select -save- and store on your PC. Responding to the RFI: a) Economic operators will then be able to use the messages functions to communicate with ESMCP and seek any clarifications that may be required. b) Please note the deadline for completion of the RFI, this is a precise time and the eSourcing portal will reject the economic operators submission if it is submitted after this time.