Award

Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Award

13 Apr 2022 at 09:23

Tender

05 Nov 2021 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is seeking a single supplier to provide a Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service through an open tender process. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services (CPV: 64212300). The tender period has a deadline for bid submission on 21st December 2021, and delivery will be required within the UK. The procurement aims to appoint a contract lasting up to 12 years with an active status currently in place.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in messaging services, telecommunications solutions, and environmental communication systems. Companies that meet the financial criteria, boasting a minimum yearly turnover of £8 million and holding certifications like ISO 9001, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, providers needing to demonstrate their commitment to quality, sustainability, and compliance with cybersecurity standards will find the requirements aligned with their capabilities, potentially enhancing their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service

Notice Description

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single supplier or entity for the provision and support of a new flood and incident messaging Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single supplier or entity for the provision and support of a new flood and incident messaging Service.

Renewal: 2 x 48 month renewals up to a total of 12 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f40b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009846-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20223 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
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Hilary Doody
Contact Email
hilary.doody@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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