Award

Airwave Radio Support Services

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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Award

23 Sep 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire Police is seeking a supplier for the "Airwave Radio Support Services," an interim contract aimed at providing maintenance and support for critical police communications equipment. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to maintenance services of radio-communications equipment. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following a limited method of procurement without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by extreme urgency. The contract, valued at £210,000, was signed on 23rd September 2021 and is expected to ensure continuity in support until potentially October 2022, with a possible extension to 2023. A mandatory standstill period of ten days applies, concluding on 4th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio communication maintenance and repair, especially those with expertise in police technology and stringent security clearances. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to provide both onsite and remote support for crucial radio equipment, as well as those with a track record of government contracts, will be well-suited to compete. With a focus on urgent service delivery and the potential for future tenders in the coming years, interested suppliers should prepare for proactive engagement with Warwickshire Police as they move towards either in-house solutions or subsequent competitive procurement solutions.

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Notice Title

Airwave Radio Support Services

Notice Description

Interim contract for onsite and remote support to Police radios.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim contract for onsite and remote support to Police radios.

Procurement Information

Radio services are currently delivered to Warwickshire Police via a shared IT Service with West Mercia Police. The two police forces are in the process of splitting following several years of a strategic alliance. It was anticipated that through a management of change process two posts for radio technicians would TUPE to Warwickshire Police. This however did not happen and a subsequent attempt to recruit was also unsuccessful. The roles are highly specialised and require strict vetting. As such a 3rd party arrangement is required to ensure essential continuity of support of critical police communications equipment in time for October 2021. The services will include support services for the Hand Portables, Fixed Desktop Radios and the Vehicle Radios. Telent were identified by the Warwickshire ICT Team as a supplier with the requisite credentials and security accreditations to provide the services at short notice. This is an interim arrangement for 1 year with the possibility of extending to two years. Only if the extension is exercised will it supersede the relevant procurement threshold. This contract award is subject to a 10 day mandatory standstill period which will end on midnight Monday 4th October 2021. This is regarded as an interim arrangement to ensure continuity of service. Warwickshire Police intends to either bring the service back in-house or run a procurement competition in either 2022 or 2023 depending on whether the proposed contract is extended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e3d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023648-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Caroline Plane
Contact Email
caroline.plane@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1926415000

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELENT

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