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Contract for the Provision of a Replacement Control Systems Solution

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

23 Sep 2021 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails a tender initiated by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority for the "Contract for the Provision of a Replacement Control Systems Solution". This process, categorised under the goods industry, specifically relates to communications networks and took place in Essex, UK. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The award of the contract, valued at £2,901,808, was signed on 10 September 2021, and it represents a comprehensive solution involving the implementation and maintenance of a future-proofed Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) and Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development, telecommunications, and IT services, particularly those equipped to deliver innovative solutions that can adapt to evolving technologies such as the Emergency Services Network (ESN). Companies experienced in providing integrated command and control systems, maintenance services, and that can boast a collaborative approach with other emergency services will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will have the chance to engage with a significant and ongoing contract with the potential for extension, thus fostering long-term business growth and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Replacement Control Systems Solution

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the provision and implementation of both a replacement ESN ready/future proofed Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) and Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS) for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The contract is for the contractor to implement and install both CAD & ICCS systems and to maintain and provide support for those systems over the duration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and implementation of both a replacement ESN ready/future proofed Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) and Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS) for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The main deliverables of the solution will include the following: * provision of all infrastructure components; * provision of the core command and control software; * provision of all primary and secondary control room operator equipment; * integration with all the Authority's interfaces to the core command and control software; * provision of operational services throughout the life of the contract. In addition to replacing the current core command and control software, the Authority is seeking an innovative, location agnostic control room solution, that will support current and future exploitation of digital technology, integration with incident command and digital asset/evidence management systems, and the opportunity to exploit collaboration, resilience and business continuity arrangements with at least one other partner Fire and Rescue Service. The solution will also need to support the latest Airwave and ESN technologies for critical voice and data, as and when they become available. It must be location agnostic and where possible, based on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, in order to provide maximum flexibility and scope to exploit resilience and business continuity opportunities with other fire and rescue services, and future technological developments e.g. Next Generation 999 and digital technology. It must support future strategic objectives with any other FRS's, including procedures to share risk data for over the border incidents, processes and procedures for the receipt of emergency calls and mobilisation of each other's resources, procedures for the joint response to a critical or major incident that exceeds the capability of one fire control room solution, and the sharing of incident data with partner agencies using Multi-Agency Incident Transfer (MAIT). Bidders are referred to the procurement documents for the full requirements. In summary, the successful bidder will be required to provide: (i) hardware, (including, but not limited to) workstation and server based hardware; (ii) core command and control software; and (iii) maintenance and support services throughout the duration of the contract. The Authority is seeking solutions that are ideally location agnostic that will provide for integration and resilience arrangements.

Options: The initial contract term shall be for a period of five (5) years from the go live date. The Authority will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial five (5) year term for any period or periods of up to five (5) years in twelve (12) or twenty-four (24) month blocks for a maximum contract term of 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e3ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023673-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32552000 - Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

32573000 - Communications control system

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

42961400 - Dispatch system

48100000 - Industry specific software package

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

50323000 - Maintenance and repair of computer peripherals

50324100 - System maintenance services

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,901,808 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
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
TLH3 Essex

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

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