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GB-Hull: Control Room Systems

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-Hull: Control Room Systems" contract has reached the award stage, with the tender being managed by Humberside Fire & Rescue Service. The procurement falls under the industry category of Communications Control Systems, with delivery centred in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, initially published on 15 August 2024, commences on 31 July 2024 and is set to continue until 30 July 2030. However, the contract holds provisions for extension up to 31 July 2035, with an overall estimated value of £7,763,529.87 if fully extended. This tender was part of the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Applications Framework Blue Light Services (RM6259 Lot 5), indicating a high level of expertise is required in the field.

This tender offers significant opportunities for established companies specialising in safety and communications infrastructure solutions, specifically large businesses with the capacity to deliver complex systems. SMEs and VCSEs were not recognised as suitable for this procurement, highlighting the scale and complexity expected from bidders. Due to the nature of the contract and its significance within emergency response services, it presents an attractive opportunity for large-scale industry players to showcase their capabilities and potentially leverage this contract to expand their presence within the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Hull: Control Room Systems

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 January 2026 for the following reason: Dates on original notice are incorrect. The correct contract start date is 31/07/2024 and the correct end date of the initial period is 31/07/2031. The contract contains two periods of two years each of extension periods, providing an optional final end date of 31/07/2035. If extended to it's entirety, the estimated contract value would be PS7,763,529.87(Provision of a Control Room Systems Solution) Additional information: Crown Commercial Services Vertical Applications Framework Blue Light Services (RM6259 Lot 5)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a31e4554-f3dc-4cf2-b61e-43b0aff212ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13eaa926-e851-474e-aee3-54d18446f1c6
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
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

32573000 - Communications control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,996,952 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,996,952 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HUMBERSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU4 7BB
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Pickering
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSS PUBLIC SAFETY (NEC SWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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