--- title: "Award of Provision and Installation of Tablet Computers, Docking Stations and Associated Equipmen..." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-09-18" --- # Award of Provision and Installation of Tablet Computers, Docking Stations and Associated Equipmen... Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502450.json) ## Summary The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the provision and installation of rugged tablet computers and associated equipment. This procurement falls under the services category, with a specific focus on hardware and ICT maintenance. The contract commenced on 18th September 2017 and is set for a duration of two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years until 17th September 2021. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, and the contract is valued at £1,667,820. The procurement method involved a tender, and a single bid was received in response to this award. This contract presents a significant opportunity for technology providers, especially those specialising in rugged computing solutions and IT infrastructure for operational services. Businesses that manufacture or supply tablet devices capable of secure vehicle docking, along with installation and maintenance services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can help technology firms expand their footprint within the public sector, leveraging their products in critical operational environments such as emergency services. ## Notice SFRS has a requirement to purchase and install up to 500 rugged tablet computers, docking stations, associated equipment, and installation services.These devices and associated products are to be used in the operational setting. The devices shall be of a 'tablet' style with touch screen capacity and shall be capable of being securely docked within a vehicle, but easily removed for use outside the vehicle.To enable in appliance use, there is a requirement to dock the tablet within a dedicated docking station. The docking station must therefore be installed within the appliance in line with the requirements outlined in the ITT document. The docking solution will require power as the devices must remain charged, be accessible on the SFRS Local Area Network and have GPS and 4G. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295704 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,667,820 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS"); UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Cambuslang East | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 22 | | Supplier names | AVMI; BANKING AUTOMATION; CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL; COLIN SLOSS DEER CONTROL; DELOITTE; DRUMCLOG PLANT; GODFREY SYRETT; JOHN GRAHAM; M.T.C.; MCGILL; MELDRUM CONSTRUCTION (PERTH; MOTT MACDONALD; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PRECISION RIFLE SERVICES; QAPM; QMPF; RESTORE PLC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION; ROSS LAVIN; RYDEN; SPRING TECHNOLOGY; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; UK TELEMATICS | ## Release History - 18 Sep 2017 at 09:36 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295704 ## Notice URLs - http://firescotland.gov.uk - http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - http://www.scottishambulance.com - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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