Award

Secondary ICCS Solution

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

01 May 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire involved an award for the provision of a Secondary Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) by NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. This tender, classified under the communications control system industry (CPV code 32573000), took place primarily in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The process, executed under a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition, culminated with the contract being signed on 10th April 2026 for a value of GBP 1,200,000. The award marked the process as complete and active as of 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in communication control systems and keen on forming partnerships with public law bodies. Although the procurement method was direct, reflecting a single award to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, it underscores the necessity for businesses to establish strong reputations and develop bespoke solutions that meet specific operational requirements. Large-scale suppliers like NEC, equipped to offer resilient and integrated systems, will find themselves particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Moreover, understanding the nuances of direct awards and aligning closely with the technical and service expectations set forth by the contracting authorities can position businesses advantageously in future similar procurement processes across the UK.

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Notice Title

Secondary ICCS Solution

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is inviting NEC Software Solutions UK to submit a Proposal for the provision of a resilient Secondary Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) solution that meets the operational, technical, and service requirements outlined within this Request for Proposal (RFP) at Appendix B.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is inviting NEC Software Solutions UK to submit a Proposal for the provision of a resilient Secondary Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) solution that meets the operational, technical, and service requirements outlined within this Request for Proposal (RFP) at Appendix B.

Options: Direct Award undr PCR15

Procurement Information

Direct Award under PCR15

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06902c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

32573000 - Communications control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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