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title: "Provision and Management of a Unified Communications Solution"
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# Provision and Management of a Unified Communications Solution

Buyer: CO DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b33

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## Summary

The Co Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has issued a tender with the title "Provision and Management of a Unified Communications Solution" in the services category. This opportunity involves the provision of a cost-effective, reliable communications infrastructure, support, maintenance, and training. The tender, with a value of 150,000 GBP, is located in Durham. The procurement stage is currently active, and the deadline for submission is on January 13, 2023.

This tender by the Co Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a Unified Communications Solution. Businesses specializing in installation services of radiotelephony apparatus, transmission apparatus, and maintenance services of telephony equipment would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure, and the contract period includes an option for extension, providing potential for long-term partnerships and business growth.

## Notice

2.1 The Authority wishes to engage with a third party for the provision and management of a Unified Communications solution. This opportunity to assist the Authority covers the following main areas and is fully described in Appendix 7 Specification for Provision and Management of a Unified Communications Solution and includes i. The provision of a communications infrastructure which is cost effective, secure, reliable and resilient. ii. Support, maintenance, and training on the delivered solution iii. The provision of relevant software, licencing, features, and functionality to support the organisational business as usual requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

2.1 The Authority wishes to engage with a third party for the provision and management of a Unified Communications solution. This opportunity to assist the Authority covers the following main areas and is fully described in Appendix 7 Specification for Provision and Management of a Unified Communications Solution and includes i. The provision of a communications infrastructure which is cost effective, secure, reliable and resilient. ii. Support, maintenance, and training on the delivered solution iii. The provision of relevant software, licencing, features, and functionality to support the organisational business as usual requirements. Additional information: County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service will only accept queries, quotations, tenders and any other associated procurement documentation via this electronic portal.

Renewal: 3.5. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034550-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CO DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
- 32344000 - Reception apparatus for radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy
- 32552000 - Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy
- 50333200 - Repair and maintenance services of radiotelephony apparatus
- 50334000 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony and line telegraphy equipment
- 50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment
- 51330000 - Installation services of radiotelephony apparatus
- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034550-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57908&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33150
- https://www.ddfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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