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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Fire Control Room Solution." This process involves a soft market testing exercise to engage with the market concerning fire control room solutions. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the industry sectors of telecommunications and IT services, software development, and communication equipment. It is scheduled for locations across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. The deadline for a Market Engagement Questionnaire is set for 16th September 2026, with the preliminary notice having been published on 10th August 2026. The contract period is projected to run from the 31st of March 2028 to the 31st of March 2033.

This tender process provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, software development, and telecommunications to expand their market reach. Companies specialising in software packages, information systems, telecommunications services, and related equipment would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority can pave the way for long-term business relationships and strategic growth, especially for firms able to deliver comprehensive fire control room solutions that meet the client's technical and operational needs.

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Notice Title

Fire Control Room Solution

Notice Description

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA), Fire Authority, is undertaking a soft market testing exercise. The purpose of which is to engage with the market and gain a better understanding of the services available in relation to the market for a fire control room solution.

Planning Information

Further information and a Market Engagement Questionnaire can be found by searching for this project on the Bluelight portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders or directly at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictender-details?tid=eed6cc6c-5e75-4472-b080-7cd97eadcfdf. Completed questionnaires or any other correspondence in relation to this project should be submitted via the Bluelight portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e00c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075695-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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