--- title: "Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2024-01-02" --- # Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Software Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f10f7521-a0b9-4812-98e5-f0083e34fe93.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is planning a tender for Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Software. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with the tender expected to be issued around February/March 2023. The contract period is anticipated to start on approximately 1st June 2024 and last for at least 5 years, with the possibility of extensions up to a total of 9 years. The budget for the full contract duration is estimated to be between around £500,000 to £675,000. Interested businesses can email their expressions of interest to wayne.robinson@westyorksfire.gov.uk and are encouraged to register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system 'In-tend' in advance. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems, as well as IT services including consulting, software development, and support. Suppliers should be prepared to provide MDT software compatible with specific requirements outlined by the Fire and Rescue Service for enabling information exchange and task management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender. The MDT software should function on Android platforms and integrate with existing systems, demonstrating technical compatibility and flexibility across multiple devices and networks. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure above a certain threshold. ## Notice West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service wishes to appoint a contractor for the supply Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) software which will be configurable with the recently procured Control system. The MDT software will be required to run on Panasonic Toughbook A3 tablet. The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to engage with the market by obtaining expressions of interest regarding the upcoming tender requirement for the MDT Software. WYFRS would like to understand the markets interest and its capacity to bid and deliver the contract. A brief, but non-exhaustive list of the key requirements are as follows: The primary functions of the MDT software is receive information from our Control system, such as mobilisation/turn out information, initiate contact with Control via status messaging, or request to speak functions and view risk information. Software to be capable of working across various platforms including Android and Windows. The system will predominantly work on Android platform (Panasonic FZ-A3 tablet with Android version 11 or later). Compatible with outputs from all versions of Frequentis CRS. Ability to update across cellular and wi-fi networks. Map facility with tools such as measuring, location of vehicle(s). The ability to link to 3rd party apps such as Google Mapps (or similar) to provide routing and guidance. The ability to view risk information and other documents in a range of formats including PDF. The software should continue to allow the tablet to use other approved 3rd party apps compatible with Microsoft InTune and/or Google Managed Play Store The tender is to be issued approx. February/March 2023, with a contract start date of approx. 1st June 2024. The contract will be in place for a minimum of 5 years, with optional +1, +1, + 1, +1 years (9 years total). WYFRS envisage the budget for the full 9-year term of this contract is to be between approx. PS500,000 - PS675,000. WYFRS would welcome suppliers to email their expression of interest to wayne.robinson@westyorksfire.gov.uk and if possible, please provide the following information: Your main contact name, email, and telephone number so that we can contact you with details of our next steps. Which framework/s you are associated to, if any. If you have the interest and capacity to bid within the above tender time frame and the capacity to deliver the contract over the full period. Any additional feedback comments based on the information shown here. If you are interested, please reply to the above email address by 22nd January 2024. This request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition and as such further details will be provided within the tender documents when the tender is published. We recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue services E-Procurement system 'In-tend' within good time. Please register through the In-Tend portal link found here - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wyfrs/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908aa6f2-6de5-4925-9fec-26d1b8ede797 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 1 Jun 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £675,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD11 2DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Birstall and Birkenshaw | | Westminster constituency | Spen Valley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 2 Jan 2024 at 10:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908aa6f2-6de5-4925-9fec-26d1b8ede797 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908aa6f2-6de5-4925-9fec-26d1b8ede797 2nd January 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wyfrs/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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