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GB-Witham: ECFRS00300 Station End Equipment purchase

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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25 Mar 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Witham: ECFRS00300 Station End Equipment purchase" was initiated by the Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority. It pertains to the purchase of 53 Multitone Station End Equipment terminal consoles for the Essex Fire and Rescue Service fire stations. This falls under the industry category of Computer equipment and supplies (CPV Code: 30200000). The contract, valued at £679,030.60, has completed the award stage with the contracting period starting on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2030. The procurement was conducted via a direct award through the KCS Y21028 IT hardware Lot 1 The Provision of New IT Hardware Products framework, with delivery scheduled in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware sector, particularly those with the capacity to supply specialised computer equipment and associated services to public safety organisations. Given that the award was secured by Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, other large IT suppliers would also be well-suited for similar future procurement processes managed by public authorities seeking reliable and advanced technological solutions for their operations.

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Notice Title

GB-Witham: ECFRS00300 Station End Equipment purchase

Notice Description

Notice for the purchase of 53 Multitone Station End Equipment terminal consoles for the Essex Fire and Rescue Service fire stations. Purchased as a direct award via the KCS Y21028 IT hardware Lot 1 The Provision of New IT Hardware Products framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4ac182-757d-434d-b9f1-0d91e8063a29
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£679,030 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£679,030 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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