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title: "Provision of Support, Maintenance and Future Upgrades to the Integrated Communications Control System for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (DC3000 ICCS). (1)"
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# Provision of Support, Maintenance and Future Upgrades to the Integrated Communications Control System for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (DC3000 ICCS). (1)

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dc2562a-5e0c-4846-943e-7be149f0d1e8

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has released a tender for the provision of support, maintenance, and future upgrades to the Integrated Communications Control System for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (DC3000 ICCS). This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under integrated telecommunications services. The tender deadline is set for February 10, 2023, with the contract period running from April 10, 2023, to April 9, 2030. The primary installation is at RBFRS Headquarters in Reading, with a secondary installation at OFRS Headquarters in Kidlington, Oxford.

This opportunity is open to businesses providing telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services and software package and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly welcomed to participate. Companies with expertise in providing support and maintenance for integrated communications systems in the telecommunications industry, especially those serving emergency services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering a fair chance for qualified businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term contract with the authority.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking Tender for the provision of a support and maintenance contract for the Integrated Communications Control systems (known as the DC3000 ICCS) used by the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS). The two installations of the DC3000 ICCS are located at: * RBFRS Headquarters, Calcot Reading - Primary installation * OFRS Headquarters , Kidlington, Oxford- Secondary installation TVFCS is a joint collaboration of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Fire Services. TVFCS use the two installations of the DC3000 ICCS as an essential part of the wider integrated solution to manage all fire related emergency calls for the Thames Valley. TVFCS provide this essential service to a high standard 24/7, 365 days a year. In the event that the TVFCS partnership should cease prior to this contract's end date any of the three services that are a party to this contract under the umbrella of TVFCS may continue to use this contract for any of its remaining period for the installations they continue to use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff00d6b-5b09-490e-b27f-409216f76390 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2030 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2022 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff00d6b-5b09-490e-b27f-409216f76390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff00d6b-5b09-490e-b27f-409216f76390
  29th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58534&B=BLUELIGHT
  https://bluelight.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  https://bluelight.eu-supply.com

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rbfrs.co.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com

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