Planning

Asset Database

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH FIRE AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 11:06

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority, a public sub-central government entity, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aiming to acquire an Asset Management System. This procurement, titled "Asset Database," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and spans various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The planning process is currently ongoing, with supplier engagement days scheduled for December and January, and the contract period anticipated to begin on 1st July 2026, extending potentially until 28th June 2031. Businesses are invited to submit expressions of interest with a deadline that was set for 28th November 2025, having been a critical date in the early stages of market engagement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, especially those with a track record in asset management systems within emergency services or similar environments. The tender is particularly suitable for SMEs due to the expressed suitability measures. Companies benefiting from this opportunity can expand their clientele by integrating solutions capable of centralising critical asset data and optimising management processes, such as fleet and equipment maintenance. This venture's scope extends to future technologies like cloud solutions and mobile access, offering innovative companies the chance to showcase their cutting-edge capabilities and establish a presence in the public sector’s evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

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Notice Title

Asset Database

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise in preparation for a future procurement of an Asset Management System. The aim is to identify a centralised solution capable of managing CFRS's critical assets and infrastructure, including fleet, operational equipment, and hydrants. Core Functional Requirements; Any proposed Asset Management System must support the management of the following service areas: - Fleet Management (Vehicles, servicing schedules, defect reporting, cost tracking) - Operational Equipment Management (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets, radios, all operational equipment, servicing, and defect tracking) - Hydrant Management (Inspection, maintenance, water schemes, compliance monitoring, and mapping) Desirable (Non-Essential) Capabilities; - Property Asset Management - ICT Asset Management Minimum System Capabilities The system must be able to deliver, at a minimum, the following functionalities: - Centralised storage of all critical asset data - Scheduling and management of routine and ad hoc maintenance/testing - Defect reporting and escalation workflows based on urgency - Automated alerts and reminders for servicing and inspections - Integration with stock control and ordering systems - Full asset history tracking (maintenance, testing, usage) - Servicing and maintenance records - Generation of compliance-ready reports - Remote access via tablets or mobile devices with internet connectivity - Multi-user access from any location - Seamless integration with CFRS's existing Finance and Procurement systems - Standard and custom reporting across all system data - QR code compatibility for asset identification and lifecycle tracking - User-friendly interface accessible via app or browser, supporting live data and mobile use - Support for multiple stations, locations, and asset types - Role-based access control, audit trails, data encryption, and single sign-on - Cloud-based or hybrid deployment with high availability

Planning Information

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is seeking to engage with suppliers who have proven experience in delivering Asset Management solutions, particularly those who have successfully implemented systems within emergency services or similar operational environments. We invite interested suppliers to submit an Expression of Interest by emailing kian.marashi@cambsfire.gov.uk. Please include a brief overview of your relevant experience and how your solution aligns with the requirements of this potential procurement. To support this early market engagement, CFRS will be hosting Supplier Engagement Days in December and January. These sessions will provide an opportunity to discuss the upcoming procurement in more detail and allow suppliers to showcase their capabilities and demonstrate their solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080969-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kian Marashi
Contact Email
procurement@cambsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447766954128

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
PE29 2NA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Brampton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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