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Safe Command Software - CFRS

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 06:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Safe Command Software - CFRS" was conducted by Cornwall Council, a local government authority based in Truro, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically in support of incident response and general emergency fire services. The process reached the award stage with the contract being awarded to Airbus Defence and Space Ltd on 23 March 2025. The contract is valued at £203,440 and is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The procurement method used was identified as "Other - ", and the tendering phase concluded on 1 March 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in emergency response systems, to expand their market reach within the public sector. The contract supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it was ultimately awarded to a large company. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced safety and command solutions can seek similar opportunities with public bodies like Cornwall Council, leveraging their expertise to deliver critical software solutions for emergency services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Command Software - CFRS

Notice Description

Safe Command Software to support incident response and general emergency fire services - CFRS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-010f7350-5af3-4255-9db1-63f6043a569c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9572e4ba-5652-4322-bf01-007a0d3611c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£203,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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