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title: "TVFCS Command & Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ee8"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# TVFCS Command & Control

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ee8

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council, acting on behalf of the Thames Valley Fire Control Service, has initiated a procurement process for replacing the Command & Control system currently in use. The tender, titled "TVFCS Command & Control," falls under the IT services category and is vital for continuing statutory emergency response services across the Thames Valley region. The process is in the tender stage, utilising a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 25th March 2026, with the contract expected to start on 19th October 2026. This procurement is significant for the tri-service collaboration between Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, and Royal Berkshire Fire Authorities, aiming for innovation and enhanced operational resilience.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in providing critical emergency service solutions. Companies that can deliver resilient and modern modular systems with capabilities aligned to blue light technical standards would be well-suited to compete. The total contract value is estimated at £11,000,000 with a potential 10-year term, including extensions. The Price per Quality Point (PQP) methodology ensures that quality delivery not compromised by low price alone. Businesses with proven technical competence in Command & Control solutions for emergency operations and robust financial capacity are encouraged to participate in this competitive tender process.

## Notice

Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) is initiating a Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement for the replacement of its Command & Control (C&C) system. TVFCS is a tri-service collaboration between Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service. Oxfordshire County Council are undertaking this procurement on behalf of the other Fires Services. Since becoming operational in 2015, TVFCS has provided a critical shared emergency control room service, handling 999 calls and mobilising resources across the Thames Valley region, serving a population of approximately 2.5 million residents. The current C&C system (NEC Vision Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and DS3000 Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS)) is approaching end-of-life, with key infrastructure components due to become unsupported by 2029. The replacement project seeks to ensure continuity of statutory emergency response services, enhance operational resilience, and support future innovation through a modern, modular solution. Contract start date is targeted to be 19th October 2026 followed by a period of transition with a Service Commencement Date of no-later than 1/4/28 Pricing submitted must be for a 10year period commencing from a targeted contract start date of 19/10/26 and include the initial period of 7years + 3 optional extensions. All Stage 2 questions shall be evaluated using a Price per Quality Point PQP methodology which is further described in the ITT. For avoidance of doubt, Submitted Price means the total whole-life price for the full Contract Term, including any optional extensions, implementation, licences/subscriptions, support, hosting and dual running as specified in the pricing template. PQP shall be calculated to two decimal places using standard rounding. In the event of a tie, ranking will be determined by: (1) higher Total Quality Score; then (2) higher Core Quality score; then (3) lower Submitted Price. The Price per Quality Point (PQP) is calculated as: Submitted Price / Total Quality Score (TQS) = PQP

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The new TVFCS Command & Control contract will include optional extension periods to ensure long term service continuity and alignment with the operational requirements of the three Fire & Rescue Services. The initial contract term 7 years will be followed by 1+1+1 years extension options, enabling TVFCS to retain the supplier's solution beyond the core term where performance, value for money, and operational stability justify continuation. These extensions provide flexibility while ensuring the Authority retains full commercial control throughout the contract lifecycle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY; ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023212-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 23:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018698-2026
- 28 Feb 2026 at 21:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018179-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023212-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018698-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018179-2026
  28th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/procurement/ocds-h6vhtk-058ae5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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