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title: "Barracuda Harmonisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049911"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2024-09-09"
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# Barracuda Harmonisation

Buyer: POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049911

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## Summary

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has completed a significant procurement process titled "Barracuda Harmonisation," which falls under the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, extends the existing contract for the emergency services radio communications network in Northern Ireland. The project originally became operational in 2005, with the current modification extending its term from 2031 to 2034. The contract is being delivered under a limited procurement method through negotiation without prior publication, citing technical reasons for continuity and economic feasibility. The total revised contract value is £90,763,000, with the contract recently signed on 4th September 2024.

This extension of the Barracuda project presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on emergency services communications. Companies with expertise in maintaining and upgrading critical communication infrastructures will find this tender especially lucrative. The long-term nature of the contract, lasting until 2034, ensures stable and sustained business growth for suppliers who can meet the PSNI's specific technical requirements. Additionally, firms that can ensure seamless integration and interoperability with existing systems without causing service disruptions are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have a services contract for the emergency services radio communications network in Northern Ireland, this is known as Barracuda.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have a services contract for the emergency services radio communications network in Northern Ireland, this is known as Barracuda.

Options: This contract commenced on 31/10/2001, however the network only became operational in 2005 and was in place until 31/03/2014. A ten year extension is in place until 31/03/2024. A modification for a 7 year extension was previously approved, taking the contract to 31/03/2031. This modification is to extend the contract for a further 3 years to cover the years 2031-2034, with a revised contract end date of 31st March 2034.

### Procurement Information

To ensure continuity of service to the PSNI for their critical business functions, PSNI require an extension of its original contract for an additional 3 years while the current technology is upgraded. PSNI will seek to rely on Regulation 72(1)(b) for additional works, services or supplies "have become necessary" and were not included in the initial procurement and a change of supplier would not be practicable (for economic, technical or interoperability reasons) and would involve substantial inconvenience / duplication of costs. This modification is for a total of PS8,368,000.00 leading to a revised contract value of PS90,763,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028726-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,763,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSITIVE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028726-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://finance-ni.gov.uk

## Provenance

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