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Supply of Station End Equipment

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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19 Oct 2018 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Station End Equipment", which is focused on the mobilisation system known as Firecat and associated IT works, was conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and was implemented through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded on 20th June 2018 for a value of £270,000, covered the period from 22nd June 2018 to 21st September 2018, with the delivery location in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 12th March 2018.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sectors to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in developing mobilisation systems or similar technology could find a valuable avenue for growth by demonstrating their capability to address the needs of the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Title

Supply of Station End Equipment

Notice Description

The requirement is for the Station End Mobilising System, commonly known as Firecat, and associated IT works to enable the effective mobilisation of crews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8619c4-46ff-4dda-89ee-8e10d0159a6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Bonnie Wang
Contact Email
bonnie.wang@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 380 6180

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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