Tender

Fire & Rescue Station End Equipment

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2026 at 12:22

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:38

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 15:50

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:03

Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is actively engaged in tendering for the procurement titled "Fire & Rescue Station End Equipment." This project, now in the tender stage, falls under the Emergency and Security Equipment industry category and aims to enhance infrastructure across 38 Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) stations. The Council seeks to appoint a supplier responsible for supply, implementation, configuration, and support of station end equipment crucial for mobilization alerts and dispatch communications. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, invites electronic submissions in English with a deadline set for 18th May 2026 at 11:00 am. The procurement process sets the contract to commence on 20th July 2026, with potential extension options up to 19th July 2035, located primarily within Lincolnshire, UK region UKF3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency and security equipment and services that support critical infrastructure. SMEs and VCSE organisations are encouraged to participate, with the procurement's open method facilitating broad competition. The contract, valued at an approximate gross amount of £1,815,600 GBP, offers a lucrative opportunity for growth within the sector, especially for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, resilient solutions. With a focus on both price and quality in the selection criteria, businesses with robust financial models and innovative methodologies will be well-suited to compete in enhancing Lincolnshire's fire and rescue operations. The prospect of a long-term contract and extension option highlights the potential for longstanding partnerships and business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Fire & Rescue Station End Equipment

Notice Description

This procurement is seeking to award a contract to a Supplier for the supply, implementation, configuration and ongoing support of Station End Equipment to serve 38 Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) stations. The solution should be high availability and resilient, suitable for critical infrastructure, and capable of: * receiving mobilisation alerts and dispatch instruction messages from LFR Command & Control. * alerting appropriate members. * providing crews with information on the incident(s) they are being called to. * activate turnout systems and station equipment, triggering visual and audible alerts, opening doors, switching on lights, etc

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option for the Council to extend the Contract by a period of 2 years.

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement invitation and questionnaire documents available via the Panacea e-tendering portal. Those wishing to reply to this questionnaire should complete the Pre-Market-Engagement-Questionnaire and respond via Panacea direct message by 12:00 noon, Monday 2nd March 2026. No other documentation is required to be completed or returned at this stage. The link to our public Tenders, Research and Contracts site is https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Public/ResearchOpportunities.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030363-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,513,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,513,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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