Tender

Incident Ground Technology 3rd Generation

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

03 Dec 2020 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the "Incident Ground Technology 3rd Generation" project, aimed at enhancing IT capabilities for Ambulance Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) across the UK. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 16th February 2021. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting and software development, with a total estimated value of £9 million. The contract is expected to commence on 19th April 2021 and last until 18th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and communications technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to ensure compatibility with existing systems, such as Airbox Mosaic. Businesses that can offer innovative IT solutions, mobile device applications for varied operating systems, and strong capabilities in secure communications would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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/765f673a-cdb1-48a6-9753-187fff2d3cbc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 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

Notice Documents

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