Tender

GMCA 247 Station AV

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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Tender

16 Sep 2020 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is currently conducting a public procurement process for the title "GMCA 247 Station AV". This initiative focuses on replacing outdated audiovisual (AV) equipment at fire stations located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the tender period open until 16th October 2020. The total value of the contract is estimated at £250,000, and it falls under the goods category, specifically targeting video-conferencing equipment to enhance communication and operational efficiency within the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as they adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to grow in the technology and communications sectors, particularly those specialising in AV solutions and digital infrastructure improvements. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) with experience in video-conferencing systems and ICT solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it seeks innovative technologies to facilitate effective communication and training within emergency service operations. The focus on modernising equipment aligns with broader trends in digital transformation, making this a timely opportunity for relevant businesses to engage with a key public procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 247 Station AV

Notice Description

* This proposal is to replace all the ageing station end AV equipment with a new technology that will enable the organisation to work in a more agile and connected way, the equipment needs to deliver in the medium to long term basis. It will support various key projects moving forward to ensure a clear return on investment. * During this challenging period, as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been looking at how we can improve service delivery through ICT solutions. Our focus has been looking at improving ways to communicate with our fire stations and the wider organisation and what technologies can be utilised to facilitate this. Implementing new technologies across the fire estate will provide improved communications across the workforce, reduce our carbon footprint in line with government legislation, lower utility bills within key buildings, increased resilience and allow better technology to support on-line training. * Over the last 12 months, the Digital Services Team have upgraded the technical infrastructure to ensure that new technologies and innovative solutions can be effectively implemented and deployed across the organisation. As Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is considered a 'Microsoft house' we have access to a wider portfolio of products and services including technical support and end-user training, enabling us to work more efficiently and effectively. The Digital Strategy was in the process of being implemented, and this included moving to O365 and the eventual delivery of Microsoft Teams, but the successful implementation of the new infrastructure meant that the Teams app could be mobilised quickly in response to the pandemic. * In rolling out Microsoft Teams, whilst this worked well across a number of areas, issues with the current equipment located on fire stations were identified, due to its age and limited functionality. * In rolling out Microsoft Teams, it was identified that there were limitations with the ageing AV equipment on stations, resulting in inability to connect to meetings via Teams, therefore impacting on the new agile working arrangements. * Ageing equipment on stations * Digital engagement with crews to better inform * A greater need to communicate to the wider organisation through "Teams" * Improve training through an interactive wallboards * Engagement with third party organisations to support operations support * Link in with NWFC and other multiagency incidents * Improved functionally to help support programme for change

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfd3f7a-2c45-4ad7-a22f-94d539965ce5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2020 - 22 Nov 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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