The Norwegian health service, Helsetjenesten, has invested in Sepura’s STP9000 handportable and SRG3900 mobile gateway radios. The contract has been awarded to VHF Communication AS, Sepura’s long-standing partner in Norway.

Helsetjenesten selected the radios following a public tender within the first phase of the deployment of Norway’s nationwide emergency TETRA network, Nødnett.

The mobile gateways will be fitted in most ambulances and emergency services vehicles and will operate as a link-station between handheld radios to enable communications beyond the normal reach of the network, and in areas of poor reception. 

Commenting on the deal, Lars-Magnus Gustafsson, Sepura’s business development manager for Scandinavia, said: “This is a very significant contract for Sepura as it demonstrates the Norwegian authorities’ trust and confidence in our TETRA products. Health services organizations in Norway will be able to enjoy the benefits of Sepura’s ambulance solution which is transforming communications for ambulance organizations worldwide.

“Our success in Norway and the Scandinavian countries is also due to our experienced and established channel partners. Their deep knowledge and understanding of their markets, allied with technical competence and business acumen, have enabled us to achieve a highly competitive market share in the region.”

Meanwhile, Motorola Solutions has been selected to deliver TETRA radio terminals to the Fire agencies in Norway. The agreement includes the delivery of five radio models (the MTP3200 and MTP3250, MTP850S and MTP850 Ex, as well as the MTM5400 vehicle mobile radios) – a total of approximately 2000 units.