Planning

Fire & Rescue Mobile Data Terminal Software

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for a project titled "Fire & Rescue Mobile Data Terminal Software" under the industry categories of data management, software services, and IT solutions. The procurement is in the planning stage and aims to develop a Mobile Data Terminal solution for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. The process is currently in pre-market engagement, with a questionnaire due by 12:00 noon, Monday 29th June 2026, and an online event scheduled for 10am Thursday 11th June 2026. This initiative will take place in Lincoln, UK, and is valued at £756,000 GBP. The contract period is expected to start on 1st October 2026 and last until 30th September 2033, with potential for renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT services sectors, especially those specialising in custom software development, software maintenance, and data management systems. The Council is seeking forward-thinking suppliers capable of providing robust, scalable, and secure solutions that enhance operational performance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as they may find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. By participating, businesses can not only potentially expand their market presence but also contribute to public safety services in Lincolnshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire & Rescue Mobile Data Terminal Software

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC, "The Council") is a UK local authority delivering statutory and discretionary services to residents, businesses and partner organisations. The Council is working with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) on a requirement for a new Mobile Data Terminal solution (MDT) - the operational software platform used by crews in fire appliances (software installed on rugged tablets or laptops) to receive, view, update, and exchange critical incident and risk information in real time while mobilising to, attending, and returning from, incidents. We are keen to collaborate with forward thinking suppliers who can help LFR shape this important requirement. Your expertise, insight, and creativity will play a vital role in informing a solution that is not only robust, scalable, and secure, but one that strengthens operational performance and supports the thousands of frontline professionals delivering essential services to the residents of Lincolnshire. To support this aim, this pre-market engagement has been prepared to both invite suppliers to attend an online event hosted by LFR, and to provide written feedback via a questionnaire. We welcome responses through either or both elements of the engagement. The objective of this pre-market engagement is to: - Bring awareness to the market of an upcoming opportunity. - Assist in refining requirements and ensure clarity of specification. - Assess availability of solutions and interest in the market. - Gain awareness of innovations in the market. - Understand any constraints. - Ensure suitability of procurement process and contractual terms.

Planning Information

This Pre-Market Engagement process includes a questionnaire and an online Teams event, which is scheduled for 10am Thursday 11th June 2026. Those wishing to reply to the questionnaire should complete the Pre-Market-Engagement-Questionnaire document and respond via the Panacea procurement portal no later than 12:00 noon, Monday 29th June 2026. No other documentation is required to be completed or returned at this stage. All documents, including joining instructions for the online Teams event, are available online via our Research site: https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Public/ResearchOpportunities.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049799-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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