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WSCC - JS - CCS Network Services 2 - Lot 11 - Fireground Radios - AWARD

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Feb 2021 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the West Sussex County Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "WSCC - JS - CCS Network Services 2 - Lot 11 - Fireground Radios." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on radio telephones. The award was finalised on 15 March 2020, and the contract period commenced on 1 April 2020, concluding on 1 December 2020. The delivery addresses for the goods include locations within the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories. The procurement method is classified as "Other," indicating a tailored approach to meet specific needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication equipment and related services. Suppliers who manufacture or distribute fire ground radios, remote speaker microphones, and other associated equipment would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Companies with experience in providing ATEX-rated radios or those already supplying compatible technologies to fire and rescue services may have a competitive edge in fulfilling the requirements of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Title

WSCC - JS - CCS Network Services 2 - Lot 11 - Fireground Radios - AWARD

Notice Description

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) requires replacement fire ground radios and associated equipment to replace the current batch of radios that are no longer supported by the manufacturer. The requirement covers: -Fire ground radios -Remote Speaker microphone -Handheld battery and chargers -Radio cases and pouch -Vehicle mounted units -Portable repeater units -General items The volumes of each product type are detailed in the specification, but broadly the requirement is for 400 radio units. Background The Fire and Rescue function is delivered from West Sussex County Council (who are the contracting entity). Fire ground radios are carried on fire appliances as well as Flexi Duty System (FDS) vehicles and other support units such as Incident Command Units. The Service would like to transfer to ATEX-rated radios for some of its requirement. The Service is currently under contract with Draeger Safety UK Ltd using the FPS5000 face mask. Compatibility with the current solution will be a central consideration to the final solution. Some preliminary testing work has been carried out with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and the Service would like to align where possible with the final solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3f6664-b0c3-4353-8c0c-186eb452bf9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32236000 - Radio telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFFINI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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