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# Mass Communication System (MCS)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mass-communication-system-mcs-ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bournemouth University: "Mass Communication System (MCS)". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £150,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Bournemouth University](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bournemouth-university-urn-133792)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £150,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Software package and information systems, Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- **Delivery Location:** UKK24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mass-communication-system-mcs-ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mass-communication-system-mcs-ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0#tl-md)

## Description
Bournemouth University (“BU” or the “University”) requires the services of a supplier to provide a supply of a Mass Communication System (MCS).
The successful supplier will be required to work with BU to implement a MCS in response to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, which mandates enhanced emergency preparedness for institutions with large public footfall.
As an Enhanced Tier institution, BU must deploy a system capable of delivering real-time alerts across all campuses by February 2027 to remain compliant and avoid significant financial penalties.
The proposed MCS will support emergency communication, operational safety, and business continuity, while also offering potential for broader use in events, student engagement, and internal messaging.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 32500000, 48000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F075411-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-11-19T16:52:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T00:29:32.189Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d0