Award

Provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2024 at 10:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications. The contract, with a value of £347,601.78, falls under the services category of the telecommunications system industry. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on January 29, 2024. The contract period is from February 8, 2024, to December 31, 2026, and the location of delivery is in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services, particularly those with expertise in providing secure mobile communication systems for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for participation. The award has been given to Airwave Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom, demonstrating the potential for growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice. Hertfordshire County Council have awarded a contract for the Provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications. The Airwave network provides a secure mobile communication system for emergency services and other public safety organisations with whom they need to communicate. Airwave was introduced in 2007 as part of the Firelink project for "blue light" services, fire services and police. The Fire Control Collaboration are required to procure DCS Ports to enable Control Room communications connecting to the new mobilising system. Without a DCS connection it would not be possible for any FCC member to communicate over the Airwave network or ESN once available. Airwave currently hold an exclusive contract with the Home Office in accordance with the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP). As a result of the contract with the Home Office, Airwave is the only company able to provide DCS ports required by the HCC Fire and Rescue Service. As a result of the contractual arrangements put in place by the Home Office, the Contract has been awarded to Airwave in accordance with Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000dfe56-1e01-43b1-bc6b-8ebd9ad714e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£347,601 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£347,601 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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