Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)

ESN Handheld Devices Market Engagements

The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office wishes to undertake research on the current market for Smartphones / Handheld Devices capable of operating on the Emergency Services Network (ESN). An ESN Smartphone / Handheld Device is defined as one that is capable of operating on ESN and configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES) and other related users throughout Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) using 3GPP Standards.

This would include the following categories of devices:

• Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN
• Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones with the ability to operate on ESN as well as via TETRA Direct Mode Operation (DMO) e.g. Dual Mode Handsets
• Intrinsically Safe Rugged Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN

As such, ESMCP will be publishing a Request for Information in July 2023 to enable suppliers to respond and participate in discussions in relation to the following:

• High level information on suppliers; their existing and potential devices and supporting accessories for the above categories (suppliers do not have to be able to provide devices for all three categories).
• Supplier overview of product roadmap and capabilities for up to the next five years.
• Supplier views on trends in the market for the above categories.

The outcome will inform ESMCP decisions on device strategy and any new procurement activities. Any such decisions will be made solely at the Authority’s discretion.

An online supplier briefing will take place prior to the issue of the RFI in July 2023. Participants will be asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

To register interest, please e-mail [email protected].