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Summary of the contracting process

North West Fire Control, based in Warrington, has completed a procurement process titled "NWFC | Mobilising System Solution Procurement". The contract, valued at £15,275,577, pertains to information technology services within the ICT sector. This process is part of a broader implementation programme involving Motorola and aims to integrate the MODAS Gateway for Greater Manchester and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services. The procurement method was limited, using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates include the initial contract signing on 20th January 2025, with notable installation and testing milestones extending through to September 2027. The main development for this service involved a change request resulting in additional costs due to unforeseen services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly those with expertise in integrated system solutions for emergency services. The contract is well-suited for companies that can offer cutting-edge technology solutions and support services. SMEs such as Frequentis (UK) Limited, the awarded supplier, underline the accessibility of such contracts for businesses of various scales, while highlighting the importance of adaptability, as seen with the technical adjustments involving third-party applications. Companies looking to engage with public institutions like North West Fire Control can benefit from closely aligning with specified technological needs and delivering innovative, efficient solutions to drive value in public service ICT projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NWFC | Mobilising System Solution Procurement

Notice Description

****Please note, starred fields pre text (****) give the full VEAT Notice description and should be read as one piece, this has been implemented due to portal character limitations... On 20th January 2025 the Authority entered into a contract with Frequentis (UK) Ltd (Frequentis) for the provision of mobilising system solutions and associated support and maintenance and (where applicable) hosting services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

****1 | Since commencement of the contract there have been delays to development and implementation and as a result the delivery of the contract is expected to be delayed as set out. Milestone Number - Milestone Title [Contractual Date / Anticipated Delay Date]. 1 - Detailed Implementation Plan and Project Start-Up Documentation [11-Jul-25 / 3-Aug-26]. 2 - Installation/setup, commissioning and configuration, plus Testing [18-Nov-25 / 3-Sep-26]. 3 - Satisfactory Completion of Integration testing[6-Feb-26 /19-Apr-27]. 4 - Site Acceptance Test (SAT) complete [4-Mar-26 / 26-Aug-27]. 5 - Readiness for service (data migration (and Testing), training and go live) [1-Apr-26 / 16-Sep-27]. 6 - 3 months live operation with no Major Faults [1-Jul-26 / 23-Dec-27]. It is not proposed that that as a result of these delays there will be any modifications to the Contract. Rather the delay will be shown in the Detailed Implementation Plan as 'Anticipated Delay'. Additional information: Review Body: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL

Procurement Information

****3 | It is proposed that a third party Evam application is utilised rather than the development by Frequentis/Regola of its own app for IOS integration. This is a technical swap of one app for another, which will be effected through a Change Request. The resulting Change Authorisation Note is anticipated to supplement or amend references to the iOS app in the Contract with references to the Evam app and introduce a new sub-contractor, H&E Solutions AB t/a Evam. There will be no additional charge to the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c32f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062689-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,275,577 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST FIRE CONTROL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3UZ
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREQUENTIS (UK

Further Information

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