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Tender: Supply and Support of P25 VHF Tactical Radio Terminals and Services – South Australian Country Fire Service

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Closes11 Dec 2026
Likely valueEstimate$25.0M to $180.0MInflation adjusted
LocationSA
AgencySAFECOM
SourceSA Gov
CategoryTelecommunications
30 days leftCloses Fri, 11 Dec 2026

The South Australian Country Fire Service (SACFS) is seeking information from suppliers for Project 25 (P25) VHF (136 to 174 MHz) tactical radio terminals and accessories — mobile, fixed and portable, including multi‑band terminals — together with installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, refurbishment and helpdesk services. SACFS is also seeking contemporary commercial and delivery models, in particular operational leasing (lease-to-return and lease-to-purchase), managed service and outright purchase, for a fleet of approximately 5,700 terminals over a term of up to 10 years, and information on current and emerging technologies (for example Wi‑Fi, LTE/cellular, satellite and mesh connectivity, location services and AI-enabled features) that may improve tactical communications, coverage in black spots, safety and interoperability. SACFS’s existing VHF tactical terminal fleet has been in service for more than 10 years and is approaching the end of its economic life; the supply and maintenance contract for the current fleet expired in 2021. Information gathered through this RFI will help SACFS finalise its requirements and procurement plan.

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tactical radio supply, installation and lifecycle managementOtherUp to 10 years
TodayQuestions close27 NovCloses11 Dec
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This RFI is not a tender; it does not seek binding offers and responses will not be evaluated or used to make purchase decisions

You must only communicate with the named Contact Person; do not contact other SACFS/SAFECOM staff, volunteers or SA Government personnel about this RFI

Installations need to be scheduled outside the fire danger season (generally Apr–Sep), which constrains implementation windows

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