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title: "Provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39835d82-23b9-4750-a57f-bd4440fa0f30

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications. The contract, with a value of £347,601.78, falls under the services category of the telecommunications system industry. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on January 29, 2024. The contract period is from February 8, 2024, to December 31, 2026, and the location of delivery is in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services, particularly those with expertise in providing secure mobile communication systems for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for participation. The award has been given to Airwave Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom, demonstrating the potential for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

This is an Award Notice. Hertfordshire County Council have awarded a contract for the Provision of DCS for Fire Control Collaboration Communications. The Airwave network provides a secure mobile communication system for emergency services and other public safety organisations with whom they need to communicate. Airwave was introduced in 2007 as part of the Firelink project for "blue light" services, fire services and police. The Fire Control Collaboration are required to procure DCS Ports to enable Control Room communications connecting to the new mobilising system. Without a DCS connection it would not be possible for any FCC member to communicate over the Airwave network or ESN once available. Airwave currently hold an exclusive contract with the Home Office in accordance with the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP). As a result of the contract with the Home Office, Airwave is the only company able to provide DCS ports required by the HCC Fire and Rescue Service. As a result of the contractual arrangements put in place by the Home Office, the Contract has been awarded to Airwave in accordance with Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000dfe56-1e01-43b1-bc6b-8ebd9ad714e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,601 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,601 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000dfe56-1e01-43b1-bc6b-8ebd9ad714e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000dfe56-1e01-43b1-bc6b-8ebd9ad714e9
  4th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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