Tender

Provision of a Replacement Integrated Communication Control System and Mobilising Solution

BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Aug 2019 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently conducting a tender for the provision of a Replacement Integrated Communication Control System and Mobilising Solution. This procurement process, classified under the communications network category, is at the tender stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 25th September 2019. The contract is set to commence on 14th January 2020 and will extend for six years, concluding on 13th January 2026. The authority is implementing a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure, to ensure the selection of capable suppliers for this important project located in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technologies and services, particularly those equipped to deliver hardware, software, and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this opportunity by showcasing their innovative products and services in the realm of integrated communication systems. Companies that provide design, implementation, and training services, as well as those with experience in setting up resilient communication infrastructures, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Replacement Integrated Communication Control System and Mobilising Solution

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, trading as Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (the 'Authority'), is inviting expressions of interest from organisations wishing to enter into a contract for the design, implementation, installation and maintenance of a replacement integrated communication control system and mobilising solution. The main deliverables of the Solution will include the following: *Provision of all hardware, including but not limited to workstation and server based hardware; *Provision of the Core Command and Control Software; *Provision of resilience / fall back arrangements by way of establishing a Secondary Control location; *Design, development, implementation, configuration, testing, user transition and training; *Provision of maintenance and support services throughout the life of the contract; and *Provision of a new Incident Reporting System (IRS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c1e15ea-421f-4f90-84c6-4aedbadbeca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274017a9-93e4-48cd-83ca-53e8e294d919
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2020 - 13 Jan 2026 Over 5 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
BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 7NR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston South
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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