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Ruth Kent

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 09:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service - Turnout Solutions for Fire Stations." This process intends to acquire a smart automation system for fire stations, aimed at enhancing rapid response capabilities through features such as automated station alarms and control over lighting and doors. The procurement value is projected at £300,000, with the market engagement phase scheduled to conclude by 17th August 2026. The procurement will be handled in the region of UKF25, encompassing Northamptonshire, under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting telecommunications and network equipment. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage through the eProcurement Portal Atamis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in telecommunications, network equipment, and fire-brigade services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate, given that the suitability criteria highlight opportunities for such firms. By securing this contract, successful applicants could enhance their portfolio in the public sector while contributing to a critical public safety infrastructure project. Registered suppliers on the eProcurement Portal have the advantage of accessing further details and ongoing updates about this and upcoming procurement opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ruth Kent

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service are undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to seek information from suitably qualified Turnout Solution providers for Fire Stations. A turnout solution is a smart automation system that manages a fire station when a 999 call comes in. It instantly triggers station alarms, turns on lights, opens garage doors, and provides incident details to firefighters so they can leave the station as fast and safely as possible. Interested parties should register on our eProcurement Portal Atamis using this link: https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement for Turnout Solutions for Fire Stations for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068087-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

75251000 - Fire-brigade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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