Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce2-3b57-71b1-9695-b56017ccd475/rapidly-deployable-communications-system [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Rapidly deployable communications system [Home Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/home-office) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Jul 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) has an operational need to rapidly deploy Border Force officers on different sea vessels and land vehicles to support live incidents. Therefore SBOC has a requirement for an easy deployable communication system that can provide internet connectivity at any deployed location. Additional information: SBOC requires a rapidly deployable communication system. This system must provide the following: - high speed internet (greater than 50 Mbps) in any location within the UK United Kingdom's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - 5G Cellular connectivity as a fail over service - Wi-Fi and 2 Ethernet ports to provide connectivity for Border Force clients to connect. - MANET integration - Various power options, including; 2 day battery life, accept 12 V DC input and 240 V AC input - Ruggedised and waterproof with an IP68 rating - GPS receiver - The system must be man portable (up to a 2 person lift) - The system must be a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solution as it is required to be operational as soon as possible Please provide details of the proposed product which satisfies all of the above requirements to . There is no commitment to go ahead with any procurement activity or issue a contract notice. This notice is seeking only to establish whether products/services of this nature are available. ## CPV classification Radio network Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5fd82ff8-6738-49db-9751-bb69ef14b261) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileHome Office: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/home-office)[SectorMore Telecoms & broadcasting equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/telecoms-broadcasting-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Network infrastructure – Bereitstellung, Konfiguration und Inbetriebnahme von TI-Konnektoren in einer Cloud-Lösung Thüringen-Kliniken Georgius Agricola GmbH 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-18aa-701a-a7d4-443e5bd9e2af/germany-network-infrastructure-bereitstellung-konfiguration-und-inbetriebna)[Telecommunications equipment and supplies – Remodelación Del Cpd De T3 En El Aeropuerto De Málaga - Costa Del Sol Aena. Dirección de Contratación 6 days left 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-2d09-73f4-99f6-87cc5d6601cd/spain-telecommunications-equipment-and-supplies-remodelacion-del-cpd-de-t3-e)[Radio network – Mobilfunknetze (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Siemens) Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc24-7024-8635-070860633580/germany-radio-network-mobilfunknetze-ericsson-huawei-nokia-siemens)[Network equipment – Modernizace datové sítě v budovách SOŠ Střední průmyslová škola Třineckých železáren 34 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-188b-70b3-a1d1-fa9341bf7d40/czechia-network-equipment-modernizace-datove-site-v-budovach-sos)[Terminal equipment – Checkout system and payment terminals Vestland fylkeskommune 34 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-192c-736c-b1b3-d3e9d4da3fb6/norway-terminal-equipment-checkout-system-and-payment-terminals)[Multimedia equipment – Zakup wyposażenia elektronicznego - monitory w ramach projektu: Laboratoria budownictwa przyszłości – budowa warsztatów szkolnych przy Zespole Szkół Budowlano – Architektonicznych w Tarnowskich Górach Powiat Tarnogórski 34 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-2e83-731d-ab4a-5af6b3c63cef/poland-multimedia-equipment-zakup-wyposazenia-elektronicznego-monitory-w-r)