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Provision of Control Room Systems

AVON FIRE AUTHORITY

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Control Room Systems" was conducted by Avon Fire Authority, a regional authority based in Portishead, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under software programming and consultancy services, involved the services category and aimed at providing a comprehensive turn-key Fire and Rescue Control Room system, including digital telephony and radio communications infrastructure. Using a limited procurement method within the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically RM6259 Lot 5, the tender culminated in an award dated 29 January 2026. The contract, valued at £5,704,286, was signed on 10 November 2025, and SSS Public Safety Limited, located in Hemel Hempstead, was the supplier selected.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications systems and services, software programming, and consultancy. It is particularly suited to companies capable of offering robust, integrated solutions for emergency services digital communications and infrastructure. Avon's procurement method did not require prior publication of a competition call, which underscores the importance of being within established frameworks to have similar opportunities. Large-scale enterprises, with a proven track record in delivering complex control systems and support services, would find it advantageous to engage in such procurement processes to maintain or grow their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Control Room Systems

Notice Description

Contract for the provision, operation, support and maintenance of a turn-key Fire and Rescue Control room systems, digital telephony and radio communications, infrastructure and support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the provision, operation, support and maintenance of a turn-key Fire and Rescue Control room systems, digital telephony and radio communications, infrastructure and support services via the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Blue Light Services Lot (RM6259 Lot 5).

Procurement Information

The procurement was undertaken via the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions Framework Blue Light Services Lot (RM6259 Lot 5).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06124b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008159-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,704,286 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Gosia Frak
Contact Email
gosia.frak@avonfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSS PUBLIC SAFETY

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