Published date: 19 January 2024

Last edited date: 19 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 March 2024, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Command, control, communication and computer systems - 35710000

Location of contract

SO23 8UJ

Value of contract

£18,000,000 to £23,000,000

Procurement reference

IT-5-23887-EX23887

Published date

19 January 2024

Closing date

14 March 2024

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

27 August 2024

Contract end date

26 August 2032

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Networked Fire Services Partnership (NFSP) invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS) and Command and Control Mobilising System.
The NFSP, which comprises the organisations of Devon & Somerset FRS (DSFRS), Dorset & Wiltshire FRS (DWFRS), Hampshire & Isle of Wight FRS (HIWFRS), and Kent FRS (KFRS), is seeking to implement an Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS) and Command and Control Mobilising System for the Fire and Rescue Authorities within the NFSP through a shared solution.

The Contract will commence on 27th August 2024 and will be for a period of eight years with the option to extend for a further four years.

Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Thursday 14th March 2024.

How to obtain the Tender Documents
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Additional text

Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire.
Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons.


Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Procurement (Main)

Address

The Castle
High Street
Winchester
SO23 8UJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0370 779 1100

Email

strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk