Tender

Incident Ground Technology 3rd Generation

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

31 Jan 2021 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting an open tender for the "Incident Ground Technology 3rd Generation" project, aimed at enhancing IT capabilities for Ambulance Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) across the UK. The tender, with a total value of £9,000,000, is set to close on 4 March 2021, and the contract period will commence on 19 April 2021 and continue until 18 April 2025. The project falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on software development and support services, and invites solutions compatible with the Airbox Mosaic software.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, particularly those capable of providing advanced communication and situational awareness solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to include a diverse range of providers. Companies that specialise in mobile applications, secure data transmission, and hardware solutions will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Incident Ground Technology 3rd Generation

Notice Description

NARU are tendering for the 3rd generation of Incident Ground Technology (IGT) for Ambulance Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. IGT provides a demountable secure IT capability at the scene of an incident with transmission back to the Trust. The IGT also provides two-way communications using voice, data, video across a number of platforms including body worn cameras, drones, independently of other networks. The current system uses both 3/4g and satellite communications as a backup. The situational awareness software has been selected. The software is Airbox Mosaic https://airboxsystems.com/mosaic/ . All systems within the remainder of the solution must be compatible with and meet the minimum requirements of the Airbox Mosaic software. Both iOS (Apple) and Android solutions are required for mobile devices as Ambulance Trusts have differing IT Strategies for devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf2471c-6645-4f0f-b2a3-67d2fa39b52b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2025 4-5 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
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LZ
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Further Information

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