Technical Advisory Services for the Public Safety Network Project
Tender ID: 448986
Tender Details
Tender Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for technical advisory services to support the NGCC Project, whose role includes advising the Emergency Services agencies and the EGB, during the Public Safety Network (PSN) tender process and contract negotiations. The services will include providing advice, support, and participation during technical evaluation. The successful Respondent may be required to provide their view of technical and/or cost trade-offs, drawing on their experiences and knowledge of vendor capabilities, assist in the resolution of issues or validation of positions, and providing executive reporting requirements. The services are required during the tender process and contract negotiation and may potentially be continued through to contract delivery and transition.
Respondents are expected to have international experience with mission critical emergency services networks similar to the PSN requirements, transitioning from legacy networks, knowledge of uses and applications by First Responders in Emergency Services agencies and how the agencies adapt to the new technology. Respondents must be capable of providing technical advice on specific vendor solutions, advising on device selection and contracting, assisting with cost modelling for coverage and capacity, and providing advice on transitioning to the new network. Technical advice, support and general consultancy services may also be required during the delivery of the network or network elements, including providing assistance to agencies transitioning to the new services/network across the related PSN projects.
Respondents must be available to provide Services on New Zealand Business Days and during New Zealand business hours. The contract term is expected to be an initial 12-18 months for an estimated two to three days per week in the first year, with two optional extensions of six months reducing to one day per week.
Background - PSN Tender
The RFP for the Public Safety Network (PSN) was released on 11 January 2021 for the replacement of the existing emergency services networks with a modern communications capability that will be used by New Zealand’s frontline emergency services responders – Fire and Emergency, Police, St John Ambulance, and Wellington Free Ambulance. The RFP and related documents can be found at RFP | Public Safety Network. Information on the PSN can be found at About | Public Safety Network.
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