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DS3000 to DCS Interface replacement for Airwave SanH for Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS)

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2023 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has awarded a direct contract to SSS Public Safety Limited for the replacement of the DS3000 to DCS Interface for the Airwave SanH in the Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS). The contract value is £198,000, with a contract period starting on January 17, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2023. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period ending on January 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm GMT+0. The procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" categories.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those providing consulting and software development services. Given the nature of the project, companies with expertise in system integration, hardware replacement, and software solutions are well-suited to compete. The unique technical requirements of the project, which involve connecting critical communication systems, make it suitable for established businesses with a track record in delivering complex IT solutions within strict deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DS3000 to DCS Interface replacement for Airwave SanH for Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS)

Notice Description

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: A VEAT notice F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice, Notice reference: 2022/S 000-034702 was, Published: 7 December 2022, 5:09pm which relates to the replacement SAN H interface within the SSS Public Safety Ltd, Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS). This contract is essential to the effective operational performance and delivery of RBFA's key operations. Airwave currently use a SAN H interface to connect to a SSS Public Safety Ltd ("SSS" hereafter) ICCS, The SANH is at end of life which creates a significant risk to maintaining the service. The replacement hardware for the SAN H is called DCS which is supplied by Airwave at no additional cost, however to maintain the connection between the new DCS and remainder of the communications and mobilising system, a Home Office accredited interface between the new DCS and the ICCS is required to be purchased. SSS (as our ICCS supplier) are the only economic operator which has the required technical approval and accreditation to connect to the Thames Valley Fire control ICCS to Airwave via the DCS. A failure of the connection could result in the Fire Service being unable to mobilise appropriate resources during emergency incidents and expose the public to unacceptable risks. It is considered that due to these exceptional circumstances, the contract can be awarded to SSS Public Safety Limited under regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) Public Contract Regulations 2015 using the negotiated procedure without prior publication as competition is absent for technical reasons.

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/ace2fcd9-70ee-4491-8c3e-9dad782a62cc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSS PUBLIC SAFETY

Further Information

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