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Barracuda Harmonisation

Police Service of Northern Ireland

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09 Sep 2024 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has completed a significant procurement process titled "Barracuda Harmonisation," which falls under the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, extends the existing contract for the emergency services radio communications network in Northern Ireland. The project originally became operational in 2005, with the current modification extending its term from 2031 to 2034. The contract is being delivered under a limited procurement method through negotiation without prior publication, citing technical reasons for continuity and economic feasibility. The total revised contract value is £90,763,000, with the contract recently signed on 4th September 2024.

This extension of the Barracuda project presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on emergency services communications. Companies with expertise in maintaining and upgrading critical communication infrastructures will find this tender especially lucrative. The long-term nature of the contract, lasting until 2034, ensures stable and sustained business growth for suppliers who can meet the PSNI's specific technical requirements. Additionally, firms that can ensure seamless integration and interoperability with existing systems without causing service disruptions are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barracuda Harmonisation

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have a services contract for the emergency services radio communications network in Northern Ireland, this is known as Barracuda.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have a services contract for the emergency services radio communications network in Northern Ireland, this is known as Barracuda.

Options: This contract commenced on 31/10/2001, however the network only became operational in 2005 and was in place until 31/03/2014. A ten year extension is in place until 31/03/2024. A modification for a 7 year extension was previously approved, taking the contract to 31/03/2031. This modification is to extend the contract for a further 3 years to cover the years 2031-2034, with a revised contract end date of 31st March 2034.

Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of service to the PSNI for their critical business functions, PSNI require an extension of its original contract for an additional 3 years while the current technology is upgraded. PSNI will seek to rely on Regulation 72(1)(b) for additional works, services or supplies "have become necessary" and were not included in the initial procurement and a change of supplier would not be practicable (for economic, technical or interoperability reasons) and would involve substantial inconvenience / duplication of costs. This modification is for a total of PS8,368,000.00 leading to a revised contract value of PS90,763,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028726-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
£90,763,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sensitive Information

Further Information

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