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title: "Command and Control Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033831"
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buyer: "DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# Command and Control Solution

Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033831

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is conducting a tender process for a "Command and Control Solution," aimed at enhancing command, control, communication, and computer systems within the fire service sector. This procurement falls under the goods category and is part of the Networked Fire Safety Partnership, which includes several fire and rescue authorities. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with market engagement activities ongoing. Key dates include the anticipated publication of the contract notice in October 2022 and a deadline for supplier participation confirmation set for 13:00 on 21 June 2022. This project is expected to benefit multiple regions in the UK, particularly Exeter, where the authority is based.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and emergency response solutions, particularly those offering Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Integrated Communications Control Systems (ICCS). Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions catering to the requirements of fire and rescue authorities, and that have experience in public sector tenders, will be strategically positioned to compete effectively. Engaging with the supplier day and leveraging the open communication channels established during this early engagement phase could further enhance potential partners' prospects for securing this valuable contract.

## Notice

The Networked Fire Safety Partnership (NFSP) have appointed Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority to conduct a market engagement exercise looking at Command and Control solutions prior to going out to tender. This will enable The Authority to identity the optimum method of delivering the services and achieving key strategic objectives. The NFSP comprises the following organisations: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Authority and Hampshire & Isle of White Fire & Rescue Authority. This Early Engagement Notice is to invite suppliers to be part of the supplier engagement for this procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Networked Fire Safety Partnership (NFSP) have appointed Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority to conduct a market engagement exercise looking at Command and Control solutions prior to going out to tender. This will enable The Authority to identity the optimum method of delivering the services and achieving key strategic objectives. The NFSP comprises the following organisations: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Authority and Hampshire & Isle of White Fire & Rescue Authority. This Early Engagement Notice is to invite suppliers to be part of the supplier engagement for this procurement. The estimated value of the contract will be provided in the Contract Notice. It is estimated that the Contract Notice (call for competition) will be published in October 2022. The Command and Control Solution includes two key elements: (1) Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and (2) Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS). CAD and ICCS are fundamental elements of the Command and Control Mobilising System (CCMS) which will handle operations such as management of telephony and radio calls to dispatch of resources, incident management, records management, provision of full audit log and support for mobilised resources. The Authorities are seeking to view current ICCS and CAD systems available and ask for interest from the market to attend a supplier day to demonstrate how their solutions will meet our current and future requirements. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded by the middle of 2023 for an initial term of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years, such extension to be in either 12 or 24 month blocks. The Authority is considering the use of the competitive procedure with negotiation for any resulting procurement exercise. Suppliers who would like to be included in the supplier engagement for this procurement should follow these instructions: 1. Paste the link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT and login to the portal (If you do not have a login, register as a supplier via the 'New Supplier Registration' area and follow these steps once you have your login details). Please note that you will not be able to access the supplier engagement opportunity unless you are logged in. 2. Click on 'Current tender opportunities' 3. In the 'with keyword' box type 'Command and Control Solution' 4. The opportunity should appear - Click on the blue wording 'Supplier Engagement - Command and Control Solution 5. Click on the blue 'Accept' button at the top of the page 6. You will then be registered as a supplier against this supplier engagement opportunity. 7. Use the 'Messaging' and 'Access Documents' areas to submit questions. The Supplier Engagement Process: Registered suppliers (those who have followed the above instructions) will receive system notifications every time a message is posted within the e-tendering portal (project updates and responses to supplier questions will be submitted via the 'Messaging' area). Suppliers will also be able to submit messages for the Project Team to respond to - The name of supplier asking the question will not be revealed. This engagement shall cease prior to the publication of the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please confirm requests to participate by 13.00 on 21 June 2022.This is not an invitation to tender and failure to participate will not exclude any providers from any future tender that may take place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012715-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | DORSE; HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32573000 - Communications control system
- 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems
- 42961400 - Dispatch system

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 08:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012715-2022
- 16 May 2022 at 16:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012691-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47204&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT
- https://www.dwfire.org.uk/
- https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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