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title: "Pre-Market Engagement - East Midlands Joint-Service Consortium (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Authority"
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# Pre-Market Engagement - East Midlands Joint-Service Consortium (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19ca562f-c883-460b-906e-378f7dc5ab8a

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking suppliers for an Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS), Command and Control System (CAD), and other related equipment. The pre-market engagement phase aims to openly discuss solutions, stimulate innovation, and understand market trends. Interested suppliers must register by February 3, 2023, with procurement anticipated in Q2 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers of industry-specific software, scheduling software, radio pagers, and command and control systems. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from July 23, 2024, to July 22, 2032. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Authority's suitability criteria.

## Notice

East Midlands Joint-Service Consortium (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Authority) have been conducting pre-market engagement in preparation to go out to tender for an Integrated Communication and Control System (ICCS), Command and Control System (CAD) , Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), Station End Equipment and Alerters/Pagers. The pre-market engagement is designed to communicate the Authority's needs to suppliers, openly and transparently discuss possible solutions, stimulate innovation in design and delivery and understand the market capacity, capability, trends and risks. We are looking to engage with suppliers who can provide one or more of the above. To express an interest and participate in the Authority's pre-market engagement activities, please register on Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's e-procurement portal In-Tend via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home. This advertisement shall close on Sunday 3rd February 2023 at 17:00pm. Once registered please send a message through the correspondence option with your contact details so the project team can contact you directly. This will not affect any bidders ability to make a submission once the procurement opportunity has been advertised which is expect to be in Q2 2023. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ac42b7-37f8-491f-86ae-879239ad4715 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Bestwood St Albans |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 32344220 - Radio pagers
- 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems
- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems
- 42961000 - Command and control system
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ac42b7-37f8-491f-86ae-879239ad4715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ac42b7-37f8-491f-86ae-879239ad4715
  23rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home

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