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title: "Supply of Station End Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2018-10-19"
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# Supply of Station End Equipment

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eccfcfdf-a4a3-4fd4-b281-c4c7edf8ff39

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Station End Equipment", which is focused on the mobilisation system known as Firecat and associated IT works, was conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and was implemented through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded on 20th June 2018 for a value of £270,000, covered the period from 22nd June 2018 to 21st September 2018, with the delivery location in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 12th March 2018.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT and software development sectors to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in developing mobilisation systems or similar technology could find a valuable avenue for growth by demonstrating their capability to address the needs of the West Midlands Fire Service.

## Notice

The requirement is for the Station End Mobilising System, commonly known as Firecat, and associated IT works to enable the effective mobilisation of crews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8619c4-46ff-4dda-89ee-8e10d0159a6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8619c4-46ff-4dda-89ee-8e10d0159a6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8619c4-46ff-4dda-89ee-8e10d0159a6b
  19th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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