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Chemical Hazard Database

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2025 at 16:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire Fire Authority has completed a procurement process to obtain access to a Chemical Hazards Database from Ricardo AEA Ltd. This contract, valued at £235,000, involves the provision of 100 Chemdata® licences for a period of five years, starting from 1st April 2025. The procurement, classified under hazard protection and control consultancy services (CPV 71317000), was conducted through a limited procedure due to the unique licence ownership by Ricardo AEA Ltd. The awards were finalised as of 8th January 2025, following a standstill period from 3rd to 13th January 2025. The services will enhance the existing emergency response systems in the Cheshire region (UKD6), specifically in Winsford (CW7 2UA).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency response technologies and chemical hazard management. Companies with expertise in integrating software with existing emergency systems would find this contract highly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their market reach. Large-scale suppliers like Ricardo AEA Ltd, capable of providing specialised, compliant software and systems, are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, partnerships or subcontracting opportunities may arise for smaller firms within the supply chain, contributing to broader business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemical Hazard Database

Notice Description

Cheshire Fire Authority require access to a Chemical hazards database which provides advice to Emergency Responders for incidents involving chemical spillages, fires and contamination. The current VMDS, Mobile Gateway and AIUS system used by Cheshire Fire Authority will only integrate with Chemdata(r) Ricardo-AEA Ltd own the licences for the Chemdata(r) software so are therefore the only supplier who can supply it. It is therefore the intention to award a contract to Ricardo-AEA Ltd for 100 Chemdata(r) licences for five [5] years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cheshire Fire Authority require access to a Chemical hazards database which provides advice to Emergency Responders for incidents involving chemical spillages, fires and contamination. The current VMDS, Mobile Gateway and AIUS system used by Cheshire Fire Authority will only integrate with Chemdata(r) Ricardo-AEA Ltd own the licences for the Chemdata(r) software so are therefore the only supplier who can supply it. It is therefore the intention to award a contract to Ricardo-AEA Ltd for 100 Chemdata(r) licences for five [5] years.

Procurement Information

Cheshire Fire Authority require access to a Chemical hazards database which provides advice to Emergency Responders for incidents involving chemical spillages, fires and contamination. The current VMDS, Mobile Gateway and AIUS system used by Cheshire Fire Authority will only integrate with Chemdata(r) Ricardo-AEA Ltd own the licences for the Chemdata(r) software so are therefore the only supplier who can supply it. It is therefore the intention to award a contract to Ricardo-AEA Ltd for 100 Chemdata(r) licences for five [5] years. It is our intention for this VEAT notice to be linked to a 10 day standstill period which will commence on Friday 3rd January 2025 (that being the day after this notice is issued) and the period will end at midnight at the end of Monday 13th January 2025. Cheshire Fire Authority intends to sign a new agreement with the supplier with a start date of 1st April 2025 subject to the ending of the standstill period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000562-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
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
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jacqui Williams
Contact Email
jacqui.williams@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1606363016

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO

Further Information

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