--- title: "Transforming Command & Control Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-12-01" --- # Transforming Command & Control Project Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ec38.json) ## Summary The Scottish Police Authority, in collaboration with Police Scotland, is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Transforming Command & Control Project." This project focuses on acquiring a modern Computer Aided Despatch (CAD) application along with possible additional functionalities such as Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. The procurement process, which falls under the goods category and pertains to command, control, communication, and computer systems, is primarily intended for Police Scotland and will be conducted in the region of Scotland (UKM). The initial Request for Information (RFI) stage has commenced, with a prior information notice published on 1st December 2025. Interested suppliers have until 19th December 2025 to request the RFI document and submit clarifications, and until 30th January 2026 to submit their RFI responses. An Invitation to Tender (ITT) is anticipated to be issued in November 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specializing in computer-related and professional services, particularly those with expertise in command and control systems. Companies that provide comprehensive software and hardware solutions that include project management, installation, and support will find this procurement exercise particularly beneficial. Moreover, businesses capable of offering integrated solutions that enhance public safety operations through advanced CAD applications are well-positioned to competitively participate. Engaging in this opportunity can pave the way for business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with the Scottish Police Authority and influencing the development of future-proof command and control systems tailored for Police Scotland. ## Notice Police Scotland wishes to engage potential Suppliers to obtain appropriate information in advance of an Invitation to Tender being issued. The supplier engagement will enable us to: -Gain greater clarity on the services and solutions currently available. - Consider best practice and innovation. - Consider potential costs for the solution. - Identify the most effective procurement route. - Establish timescales that would be required for: - ITT process - Solution delivery The initial scope of the anticipated procurement exercise will be to deliver a modern, stable and future proof Computer Aided Despatch (CAD) application for Police Scotland. Police Scotland are aware that many modern CAD applications also contain options such as Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and other Command & Control functionality. Whilst the primary purpose of the procurement exercise is presently focused on a CAD application, Police Scotland are open to discussions around procuring additional integrated functionality. Further information is contained within a Request for Information document which will be made available to Suppliers on request. The planned timescales for the RFI stage are: - Prior Information Notice published on 01/12/2025 - Suppliers to request RFI document and submit any clarifications by 19/12/2025. - Suppliers to submit RFI responses by 30/01/2026. Suppliers wishing to participate at this stage should request the RFI document via the Public Contracts Scotland website. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The forthcoming procurement exercise will include all required software, hardware, project management, installation, testing, test reporting, migration of live and archived data, licensing, support & maintenance, training and any other associated goods or services required to deliver the solution. The current estimated timescale for an ITT being issued is November 2026. This will be confirmed following the supplier engagement stage and assessment of Request for Information responses received from participating suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078601-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Nov 2026 | | 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 | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G40 4EH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Calton | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems - 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems - 42961000 - Command and control system - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2025 at 16:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078601-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.spa.police.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816148 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816148 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762 - https://www.scotland.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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