Award

Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

05 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is currently managing a procurement process for the "Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service." This tender falls under the environmental protection industry classification and is taking place in Stirling, UK. The contract was awarded on 30 March 2022 after an open procurement method was applied with electronic submissions accepted. The key dates include a submission deadline of 21 December 2021. The objective is to appoint a single supplier to provide and support an essential service focused on flood and incident messaging.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, communications technology, or public safety solutions. Companies with demonstrated experience in similar sectors could be well-positioned to compete, particularly those that meet the financial and technical eligibility criteria specified in the tender documentation. The ability to demonstrate robust quality management and compliance with necessary environmental standards will be essential for prospective bidders seeking to expand their business through this contract.

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Notice Title

Future Flood and Incident Messaging Service

Notice Description

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single supplier or entity for the provision and support of a new flood and incident messaging Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single supplier or entity for the provision and support of a new flood and incident messaging Service.

Renewal: 2 x 48 month renewals up to a total of 12 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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