Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN

Description

Lot 1: Provision of Aircraft Communication System Devices for ESN ESMCP is delivering the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a secure, 4G critical voice and data communications service using an enhanced commercial LTE network configured to give priority access for the 3 emergency services (3ES). This Aircraft Communication System (ACS) Procurement formed part of the ESMCP and is responsible for delivering the services and associated equipment to deliver the devices for air-to-ground capability, approved for use on the ESN. There was potential to include satellite technology in the future to complement this capability. This procurement established a framework agreement that the Authority and nominated ESN User Organisations (UOs) can use to procure the required goods and services for use on the ESN. The framework agreement comprised of a single supplier for 10 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years.