Deployable Internet Connectivity Trailers

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is seeking information from capable suppliers on their ability to design, build, and fit-out deployable, satellite-enabled internet connectivity trailers.

Project goals

The goal of our deployable connectivity trailers is to provide high-speed internet infrastructure to support teams in the field where native network infrastructure may be compromised or non-existent.

This EOI aims to:

1. Identify suppliers capable of manufacturing and supporting the deployable connectivity trailers (as specified in v0.9 of the design specifications).
2. Assess supplier interest, technical capability, and delivery capacity.
3. Confirm supplier accreditation status on NSW Government Prequalification Schemes.
4. Inform a potential subsequent Request for Quote (RFQ).

Scope

In-scope

• Co-Design with rugged Safety-In-Design approach (in collaboration with SES to refine v0.9 of the current specifications)
• Build and manufacturing of customised trailer chassis
• Trailer fitout for SES specific use-case (some equipment to be supplied per specifications)
• Testing, verification, QA, and validation
• Asset delivery, handover, and documentation

Out-of-scope

• SES-supplied equipment (e.g., satellite and networking equipment)

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Additional details/instructions

Suppliers are invited to provide clear and concise information—submissions should not be lengthy or onerous—in their preferred response format, but should cover the following:

1. Technical capability:

• To deliver mobile communications trailers meeting the attached draft specification
• previous organisational experience with Starlink or equivalent satellite services, LTE/5G modems, and networking equipment (e.g., Peplink, HyphaMesh);
• electrical and power system design, including renewable (solar) and backup (petrol) generators; and
• environmental and durability standards (e.g., IP rating, shock, vibration, transport compliance).

2. Manufacturing and supply capacity:

• in-house or subcontracted manufacturing arrangements;
• local (NSW-based) facilities, assembly, or servicing capabilities; and
• typical build lead times and scalable production capacity.

3. Support and lifecycle management:

• Maintenance, warranty, and after-sales support model
• spare parts availability and logistics support within NSW
• Software update and remote monitoring capabilities.

4. Accreditation and compliance

• membership or accreditation under relevant NSW Government schemes and categories, or the ability to achieve accreditation in time for contract award
• ISO or equivalent quality and safety certifications.