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title: "Airwave (Dispatch Communication Server) DCS Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b13330a-3d00-4d94-850f-39125008f021"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2020-07-14"
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# Airwave (Dispatch Communication Server) DCS Upgrade

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b13330a-3d00-4d94-850f-39125008f021

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary, which is based in Preston, England, seeking a supplier for the "Airwave (Dispatch Communication Server) DCS Upgrade". This project falls under the integrated telecommunications services industry and has an award value of £123,707. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, and the award was made on 14th July 2020, with the contract period running from 1st September 2020 to 31st January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and integrated communications systems, especially those experienced in upgrades and integrations following technological transitions, such as the new Emergency Services Network. Companies with a strong understanding of legacy systems and modern telecommunications solutions would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

Airwave (Dispatch Communication Server) DCS Upgrade - this is as a result of the new ESN network that is delayed - hence upgrade required to legacy Airwave system - this will require integration work with the current integrated Communications and control system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a05a6-18f7-41b3-ba17-989c8f3e14ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,707 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,707 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2020 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a05a6-18f7-41b3-ba17-989c8f3e14ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a05a6-18f7-41b3-ba17-989c8f3e14ae
  14th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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