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    ContractsSpeech Quality Standards for Emergency Services Network
    Awarded contract

    Speech Quality Standards for Emergency Services Network

    Awarded
    £64.5k
    Published 20 Jul 2026

    Contract to establish speech quality acceptance thresholds and standards for emergency services communication networks.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 20 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £64.5k
    Published 20 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £64,500
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      31 May 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • US
      THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    20 Jul 2026Today31 May 2026

    Brief

    This contract award establishes and defines the threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network. The opportunity involves developing or implementing quality benchmarks and standards to ensure reliable audio communication for emergency services personnel. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in telecommunications standards, audio quality testing, emergency response systems, and quality assurance protocols. This work is critical for maintaining clear communication channels during emergency response operations.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

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    Who wins here
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    2. THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD1× · 33%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    c807fa99-9661-464e-a1da-5a8662abd0e3-907255
    HO
    Buyer
    HOME OFFICE
    Sector
    Research & Innovation