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Bliksund Crash Recovery System (CRS) Full Edition Licences

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Bliksund Crash Recovery System (CRS) Full Edition Licences, catering to the Surrey and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services. This tender entails a two-year contract to supply 55 licences to Surrey and 70 to West Sussex fire services. The procurement was awarded on 29th April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st May 2026 and run until 30th April 2028. The procurement falls within the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages necessary for firefighter operations in road traffic collisions. The procurement method used was Below threshold - unknown, and the legal basis was guided by UK legislation under act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in safety and rescue solutions. Large enterprises similar to AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE LIMITED, who were awarded the contract, are likely to find favourable opportunities within this sector. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying software packages tailored for emergency services will find this procurement specially aligned with their capabilities. The necessity for reliable and efficient rescue operations software creates a niche market for businesses aiming to enhance safety solutions, thus driving business growth through fulfilling demanding public service needs. Moreover, participation in sub-central government projects like this can bolster a company’s reputation and expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bliksund Crash Recovery System (CRS) Full Edition Licences

Notice Description

2-year contract to supply 55 licenses to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service & 70 licenses to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The software is essential for operational firefighters when rescuing people trapped in road traffic collisions (RTC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039514-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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