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title: "Provision of a Replacement Integrated Communication Control System and Mobilising Solution"
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# Provision of a Replacement Integrated Communication Control System and Mobilising Solution

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1e15ea-421f-4f90-84c6-4aedbadbeca9

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently conducting a tender for the provision of a Replacement Integrated Communication Control System and Mobilising Solution. This procurement process, classified under the communications network category, is at the tender stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 25th September 2019. The contract is set to commence on 14th January 2020 and will extend for six years, concluding on 13th January 2026. The authority is implementing a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure, to ensure the selection of capable suppliers for this important project located in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technologies and services, particularly those equipped to deliver hardware, software, and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this opportunity by showcasing their innovative products and services in the realm of integrated communication systems. Companies that provide design, implementation, and training services, as well as those with experience in setting up resilient communication infrastructures, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, trading as Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (the 'Authority'), is inviting expressions of interest from organisations wishing to enter into a contract for the design, implementation, installation and maintenance of a replacement integrated communication control system and mobilising solution. The main deliverables of the Solution will include the following: *Provision of all hardware, including but not limited to workstation and server based hardware; *Provision of the Core Command and Control Software; *Provision of resilience / fall back arrangements by way of establishing a Secondary Control location; *Design, development, implementation, configuration, testing, user transition and training; *Provision of maintenance and support services throughout the life of the contract; and *Provision of a new Incident Reporting System (IRS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274017a9-93e4-48cd-83ca-53e8e294d919 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2020 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 7NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston South |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2019 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274017a9-93e4-48cd-83ca-53e8e294d919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274017a9-93e4-48cd-83ca-53e8e294d919
  22nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bedford:-Communications-network./Y4A5FXQUEN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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