Replacement for ISDN and PSTN Services

Concepts

• cambuslang
• dedicated business telephone network
• pstn services
• isdn
• the integrated services digital network
• pstn
• the existing services
• replaced
• replacement
• telephone network

Location

Scotland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

BT

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Description

In November 2017, the telecoms industry announced an intention to withdraw services based on old analogue networks, specifically the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). SFRS currently use these services extensively for delivery of 999 telephony, corporate telephony, and operational mobilisation. Services being withdrawn by this initiative will be replaced by digital alternatives based on a modern fibre infrastructure.

Total Quantity or Scope

BT is the sole provider of 999 telephony in the UK and will provide an alternative to the existing services

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Services may increase or decrease throughout the lifetime of the contract.

CPV Codes

• 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services
• 32551400 - Telephone network

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

BT are the sole provider of 999 Telephony in the UK.

Other Information

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