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Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Calls (EISEC)

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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10 Apr 2025 at 13:22

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17 Mar 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a public procurement process titled "Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Calls (EISEC)", aimed at establishing managed connectivity to EISEC, including connection, rental management, and support of an IP connect private MPLS service. This contract, falling under the industry category of telecommunications services, covered services to be delivered across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract start date of 25th March 2025, and its end date on 23rd March 2030. The award was finalised and contract signed on 24th March 2025, with the total contract value being £44,400 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in telecommunications and managed connectivity services. Large-scale companies with capabilities in MPLS services and emergency call handling can benefit significantly from such contracts, leveraging their expertise to support public service infrastructure. The exclusive nature of the award without competition suggests a favourable environment for established players like BT, the contracted supplier, demonstrating their reliability and capability in providing high-value, technically demanding services. Businesses focusing on public-sector IT services, particularly in emergency management, will find similar tenders a strategic avenue for growth and revenue enhancement.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Calls (EISEC)

Notice Description

Managed Connectivity to EISEC : Connection andRental Management and Support of an IP Connect Private MPLS Service to the EISEC Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014320-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£44,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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