--- title: "Incident Command Suite Audio Visual System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Incident Command Suite Audio Visual System Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058ff1.json) ## Summary The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting bids to upgrade their Incident Command Suite’s audio visual system. This opportunity falls under the goods and services category, specifically targeting audio-visual equipment. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open competition method specified for bids below the threshold. The headquarters for delivery is located in Durham, UKC. Suppliers must submit their quotations by 23rd June 2026 at 12:00 PM BST, preceded by a period for enquiries which concludes on 16th June 2026. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and associated services, as it encourages submissions from SMEs and allows for service renewals. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive AV solutions including installation and support, particularly those capable of tailoring systems to precise training needs, will find this sector-specific contract advantageous for enhancing their portfolio. By aligning with the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority, businesses can establish a promising partnership with a public sector body dedicated to state-of-the-art command training enhancements. ## Notice CDDFRS are seeking to upgrade the current audio visual (AV) system in place at Service Training Centre (STC) for multiple purposes, but mainly for the delivery of Incident Command training. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Following service reviews extensions may be issued in annual increments. ### Planning Information County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority (CDDFRA) are inviting suppliers to participate in preliminary engagement to gain insight from the market with the purpose of making any potential future exercise, well framed, feasible, focused and of likely interest to the market. The information gathered will be used to clarify the Authority's requirements, assess the markets capacity and develop a suitable procurement strategy. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) seek to upgrade the current audio visual system in place at Service Training Centre (TSC) for multiple purposes, but mainly for the delivery of Incident Command training. Carrying out premarket engagement will allow CDDFRS to build a final specification, determine indicative costs associated with the project to request adequate funding and agree upon an appropriate route to market. Interested suppliers suppliers should email procurement@ddfire.gov.uk and ashleigh.burnip@ddfire.gov.uk to request supporting documentation. A site visit will be available for interested suppliers, only one date is available for these visits to be completed - Thursday 25th September 2025. All suppliers intending to complete a site visit must confirm their attendance no later than Thursday 18th September, by emailing procurement@ddfire.gov.uk and ashleigh.burnip@ddfire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051485-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 14:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051485-2026 - 29 May 2026 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050734-2026 - 14 May 2026 at 08:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044218-2026 - 12 May 2026 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043580-2026 - 11 Nov 2025 at 16:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072930-2025 - 29 Aug 2025 at 08:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052264-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051485-2026 1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050734-2026 29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044218-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043580-2026 12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072930-2025 11th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052264-2025 29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16068 Please see attached Request for Quotation document. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16949 AV System Clarification Question Log 29.05.2026 - AM. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17000 Audio Visual System Refresh - Clarification Question Log 01.06.2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.ddfire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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