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Incident Command System Software

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Fire Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of Incident Command System Software. This service falls under IT services, specifically consultancy, software development, Internet, and support, with communication and multimedia software packages as additional categories. Located in Warrington, Cheshire, and governed by public law, this contract was awarded under a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement method rationale cited that the process was outside the directive's scope, involving further competition under a framework. The most recent award was made to Motorola Solutions UK Ltd with the contract value at £1,110,000. The contract, signed on 3rd March 2026, is active and provides for potential extensions totaling up to six years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those developing critical incident management systems. The ability to potentially extend the service duration by up to six additional years indicates substantial opportunities for sustained business growth. While the competition was limited and awarded to a large entity, Motorola Solutions UK Ltd, there is still room for SMEs to engage in subcontracting or future tenders. Companies with expertise in software development, communication systems, and support services would be well-suited to compete and collaborate on similar projects in the future, enhancing their profiles in the public service sector. Businesses in the UK, especially those located in Cheshire, may find proximity advantageous for engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Incident Command System Software

Notice Description

Incident Command Software System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Critical Incident Management Software / Systems for a period of six [6] years.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further six [6] years in periods of up to two [2] years.

Procurement Information

Further Competition under a Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024778-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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