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COMMAND SUPPORT UNIT CONNECTIVITY, SERVICE WORK DAYS, UAV INTEGRATION AND REPLACEMENT HARDWARE

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

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18 Oct 2024 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Command Support Unit connectivity, service work days, UAV integration, and replacement hardware. The process, classified under computer-related services (CPV code: 72500000), ensures continued cover from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2027. The contract was awarded under a limited procurement method without prior publication, adhering to Regulation 32 (2)(b)(iii) due to the protection of exclusive rights held by the selected supplier, j3llyh34d 1ndu5tr135 Limited, who developed the technological infrastructure. The contract was signed on 1st October 2024, with a total value of £349,942.68 GBP, and covers the UKN region (Northern Ireland).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms within the computer-related services and technology sectors, particularly those involved in connectivity solutions, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and hardware integration. SMEs, especially those with expertise in exclusive technological systems and intellectual property, will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Participation in such high-value contracts can expand a company’s portfolio and enhance its reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COMMAND SUPPORT UNIT CONNECTIVITY, SERVICE WORK DAYS, UAV INTEGRATION AND REPLACEMENT HARDWARE

Notice Description

Provision of Command Support Unit continued cover from 01/10/2024 until 31/03/2027 to provide: - Service Work Days Cellular Connectivity & Satellite Connectivity UAV Integration Replacement Hardware on the existing fleet

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Command Support Unit continued cover from 01/10/2024 until 31/03/2027 to provide: - Service Work Days Cellular Connectivity & Satellite Connectivity UAV Integration Replacement Hardware on the existing fleet

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: The contract is awarded under Regulation 32 (2)(b)(iii) Sole Source Exclusive Rights as the contractor developed the technological infrastructure installed on these CSUs and holds the IPR, source code and unique configuration for the installed systems. Based on our current systems and technological infrastructure there is no alternative route to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046dcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033685-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,991 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOWNPATRICK
Postcode
BT30 6RA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Knocknashinna
Westminster Constituency
South Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

j3llyh34d 1ndu5tr135 Limited

Further Information

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