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title: "Command Development Suite for Avon Fire Authority"
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buyer: "AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Command Development Suite for Avon Fire Authority

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9541d1b9-2413-4083-87a7-79db03dc439e

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## Summary

The Avon Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Command Development Suite" project at the Southwest Command Development Centre (SWCDC) located in Bristol, England. This initiative aimed to enhance and update the suite with a cloud-based immersive training system and upgrades to meeting rooms and IT infrastructure. The procurement involved an open procedure and concluded with an award on 14th October 2021, with an estimated contract value of £182,000, valid from 18th October 2021 until 14th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the computer equipment and multimedia sectors, particularly those specializing in training simulators, networking systems, and IT hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in cloud-based training technologies and multimedia infrastructure would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their visibility and growth potential within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Avon Fire Authority has identified a need for the re-development of the Southwest Command Development Centre (SWCDC) suite at Lansdown to upgrade and replace the current one being used; to incorporate a Cloud based immersive training suite, an update to all meeting rooms and IT and hardware within those rooms to enhance and future proof all functions of the SWCDC for AF&RS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22300316-012a-40d0-baec-e18ecc48833f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 14 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,000 |
| 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 | AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITICAL SIMULATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32322000 - Multimedia equipment
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32427000 - Network system
- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems
- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems
- 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems
- 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
- 42961000 - Command and control system
- 45214800 - Training facilities building
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72212422 - Software development services suites
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 72315200 - Data network management services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22300316-012a-40d0-baec-e18ecc48833f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22300316-012a-40d0-baec-e18ecc48833f
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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