(Manchester, 06.10.20) In November 2019 Handsfree Group, and were down selected by the Home Office under 4G LTE Framework Agreement as one of two approved suppliers to deliver fixed vehicle technology and accessories for the deployment of the ESN (Emergency Services Network) contract which will eventually fully replace the current existing TETRA Airwave System. This was achieved in conjunction with our key strategic Hardware provider Advantech (Main Unit Hardware supplier) and our other strategic partner pei tel (accessories)
The project mandate is to install 40,000 plus Fixed Vehicle Devices (FVD) into the UK Emergency Service Vehicles with a contract value of around GBP £140m. The ESN contract will provide a new modern mission critical communication system across the three emergency services of Police, Fire, Ambulance and other User Operators (UOs). Our new R5 ESN fixed vehicle solution will utilise the 4G LTE network significantly improving the quality, consistency and coverage on the existing Airwave system.
Our R5 ESN Fixed Vehicle Device Solution has been developed in association and with the Home Office under a Framework Agreement and subsequent ‘Call Off’ arrangements. The ESN solution consists of an exclusive and powerful Control Unit, linking to a choice of intuitive User Interfaces which are flexible and programmable, so you can add functionality on-demand such as extra terminals, multiple handsets, Push-to-talk, camera view and telematics.
Matthew Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Handsfree Group says ‘A key benefit of this alliance will be the synergies created through shared expertise. Our Installation partners are the UK’s leading vehicle technology installers, providing vehicle installation services to the UK’s largest fleets. Our partners have worked on mission critical blue light projects across the UK and all engineers deployed, will be Fitas accredited and FCS 1362 approved and provide significant experience across a range of vehicle technology installations.’
Finally, Handsfree Group have the expert ESN (Emergency Services Network) Division at Handsfree Group is a specialist single-point destination supporting first response clients including Police, Ambulance and Fire services with adaptable vehicle technology solutions.
About Handsfree Group
We are an expert team that supplies and installs the latest market leading vehicle technology innovations, through our UK, ROI and USA operations. Given this experience we know, precisely, how to tailor vehicle communication, safety and security solutions on a case-by-case basis.
We help transport, logistics, fleet and emergency service clients improve the way their employees drive, communicate and promote safety, while significantly reducing their vehicle running costs.
We have experience providing products and installations into cutting edge SME’s, as well as multi-million pound global organisations that are looking for the best in vehicle technology and installation.
Arrange a meeting or call with a member of the ESN Team by contacting us on 0161 864 6440 or emailing marketing@handsfree.co.uk
