Planning

New Mobilisation/ Planning/ Alerting Rota System

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

26 Sep 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) is planning a procurement process for a new Mobilisation, Planning, and Alerting Rota System. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and pertains to the region of Mid and West Wales, UK. The process is currently in the planning stage with a notable deadline for expressions of interest on 7th October 2024 at 17:00, followed by presentations to take place on 11th October 2024. The official advertisement for the tender is scheduled for 20th January 2025, with the tender deadline set for 21st February 2025 at 12:00, and the contract is expected to start on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering robust mobilisation, planning, and rota systems with user-friendly interfaces. Companies skilled in software integration with command and control systems, and capable of supporting varying duty systems, would find this tender favourable. Additionally, businesses proficient in software support services and implementation would be well-suited to compete. The contract spans four years, with options for extension, offering long-term engagement and growth potential for successful tenderers.

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Notice Title

New Mobilisation/ Planning/ Alerting Rota System

Notice Description

Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) makes up almost two-thirds of the landmass of Wales, covering a predominantly rural area of 4,500 square miles, comprising 56 stations and employing 1,351 staff. It is the third largest geographical Service in the United Kingdom, behind the Scottish and Northern Ireland Fire Services. We are an On Call (OC) Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) with some circa 650 OC members supported by a number of Flexi-day crewed and 224 Whole-time stations. MAWWFRS are now looking to undertake market intelligence around mobilisation, planning, rota and alerting systems and are now inviting expressions of interest to present to MAWWFRS on 11th October 2024. Our current system is Rappel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) makes up almost two-thirds of the landmass of Wales, covering a predominantly rural area of 4,500 square miles, comprising 56 stations and employing 1,351 staff. It is the third largest geographical Service in the United Kingdom, behind the Scottish and Northern Ireland Fire Services. We are an On Call (OC) Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) with some circa 650 OC members supported by a number of Flexi-day crewed and 224 Whole-time stations. MAWWFRS are now looking to undertake market intelligence around mobilisation, planning, rota and alerting systems and are now inviting expressions of interest to present to MAWWFRS on 11th October 2024. Our current system is Rappel. We are interested in hearing from suppliers whose products include:- Simple to use end user interfaces that accommodate the needs of all Service personnel Established interfaces with Command and Control (C&C) systems (MAWWFRS currently use Vision 5) The ability to integrate different duty systems, including the ability to provide planning and rostering of Flexible Duty System Officers Intelligent mobilisation of resources, that have the ability to drill down to a granular level, such as skill sets and can be either through traditional pager devices and/or mobile phone technology The ability to run reports to assist with the management of the different duty systems with MAWWFRS Support to maximise On Call availability The contract will be for a 4 year period with an option to extend for a further 6 years at 2 year intervals. Indicative timetable for the tender (Please note that these dates are only indicative and are subject to change): 20/01/25 - Advertise tender on sell2wales 14/02/25 - Clarification period ends at 17:00 21/02/25 - Tender Deadline at 12:00 10/03/25 - Contract award notice sent out 21/03/25 - Contract award 01/04/25 - Contract start date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a351
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030870-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72268000 - Software supply services

75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

75251000 - Fire-brigade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3706060699

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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