Tender

Provision of Support, Maintenance and Future Upgrades to the Integrated Communications Control System for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (DC3000 ICCS). (1)

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

29 Dec 2022 at 18:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has released a tender for the provision of support, maintenance, and future upgrades to the Integrated Communications Control System for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (DC3000 ICCS). This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under integrated telecommunications services. The tender deadline is set for February 10, 2023, with the contract period running from April 10, 2023, to April 9, 2030. The primary installation is at RBFRS Headquarters in Reading, with a secondary installation at OFRS Headquarters in Kidlington, Oxford.

This opportunity is open to businesses providing telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services and software package and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly welcomed to participate. Companies with expertise in providing support and maintenance for integrated communications systems in the telecommunications industry, especially those serving emergency services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a fair chance for qualified businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term contract with the authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support, Maintenance and Future Upgrades to the Integrated Communications Control System for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (DC3000 ICCS). (1)

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Tender for the provision of a support and maintenance contract for the Integrated Communications Control systems (known as the DC3000 ICCS) used by the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS). The two installations of the DC3000 ICCS are located at: * RBFRS Headquarters, Calcot Reading - Primary installation * OFRS Headquarters , Kidlington, Oxford- Secondary installation TVFCS is a joint collaboration of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Fire Services. TVFCS use the two installations of the DC3000 ICCS as an essential part of the wider integrated solution to manage all fire related emergency calls for the Thames Valley. TVFCS provide this essential service to a high standard 24/7, 365 days a year. In the event that the TVFCS partnership should cease prior to this contract's end date any of the three services that are a party to this contract under the umbrella of TVFCS may continue to use this contract for any of its remaining period for the installations they continue to use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff00d6b-5b09-490e-b27f-409216f76390
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2030 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

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