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NWFC | Mobilising System Solution Procurement

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Opportunity overview

Computer Aided Despatch (CAD) and Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS) and associated Services

Awarded to

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Frequentis (UK) Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£15.3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Jan 2025
Award ID
005447-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
02704890
Location
Twickenham, UKJ2, TW1 3QS, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV35710000 — Command, control, communication and computer systems
  • CPV42961000 — Command and control system

Lots

  • NW Firecontrol Limited ("NWFC") serves 5.5 million people over a geographical area of 5000 square miles. This primarily comprises the regions of; Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with the ability to support other control rooms in times of need. As the first port of call to the public, NWFC coordinates the Fire & Rescue Services' response ensuring incidents are logged and managed throughout. The following provides an overview of NWFC's requirement: The provision of a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), which works in conjunction with the Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS), and its associated services. Design, delivery and implementation of all software, hardware and data storage solutions (inclusive of planning, testing, security and upskilling) to provide control and mobilising capability across multiple geographical areas, considering remote accessibility and integration to existing Fire Authority infrastructure. 24/7, 365 days per year maintenance and support for all software, hardware and data storage solutions, inclusive of ongoing updates provided to keep pace with technological and service enhancements throughout the life of the contract. Overarching data management process to include all Fire Authority and non-Fire Authority data sources (inclusive of legacy data where required). This will manage the segmentation (where needed) and delivery of data into the live operational systems provided by/interfaced with the solution. The contract term is from 20 January 2025 to 10 July 2033 with optional 3 x 1 year extension periods after that to 10 July 2036. Several of the award criteria set out at II.2.5 were further subdivided as follows: Mobilising System Solution – Core Requirements: -Core Functionality Requirements: 3% -Interface Requirements: 5% -Non-Functional Requirements: 2% -Security and Cyber-security: 10% Mobilising System Solution - Functional Requirements: -Emergency Call Handling and Special Attendances (3.1): 1% -Emergency Call Handling and Special Attendances (3.2): 1% -Emergency Call Handling and Special Attendances (3.3): 1% -Locations and Address Matching: 1% -Pre-Determined Attendance (PDA) and Resource Proposal Outcomes (3.5): 1% -Pre-Determined Attendance (PDA) and Resource Proposal Outcomes (3.6): 1% -Pre-Determined Attendance (PDA) and Resource Proposal Outcomes (3.7): 1% -Incident Management: 1% -Resource Management (3.9): 1% -Resource Management (3.10): 1% -Resource Management (3.11): 1% -Call Functionality: 1% -Radio Functionality: 1% -User Functionality – System Solution Configuration: 1% -Monitoring and Auditing: 1% -Administration: 1% -Incident Record Outcomes: 1% -Incident Management: 1% -Recording and Playback: 1% -Maps, Gazetteer and GIS: 1% Management Requirements: -Implementation and Project Management: 10% -Business Continuity: 5% -Support and Maintenance: 10% -Training Requirement (4.4): 3% -Training Requirement (4.5): 2% Social Value: -Innovation and disruptive technologies: 5% -Tackling inequality in the contract workforce: 5% Additional information: A redacted copy of the Mobilising System Solution contract, entered into between NW Firecontrol Ltd and Frequentis (UK) Ltd on 20 January 2025, is being published for transparency, to reflect best practice and as envisaged in clause 20.2 of the contract, on the Authority website at www.nwfirecontrol.com, under ABOUT, Mobilising System Solution Contract.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0436bd
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2
Description
The initial contract duration is expected to be from contract signature until 10 July 2033, with the option for three extensions to the contract term of 12 months each. The estimated value of the contract, including the optional extensions to the contract term, is £18,000,000 (eighteen million GBP). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Warrington:-Information-technology-services./Y2ZK73C3QJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y2ZK73C3QJ GO Reference: GO-2024524-PRO-26234310

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
II.1.5
Section
II.1

New Value

Text
Estimated value excluding VAT: £18,000,000

Old Value

Text
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
Entry 2

Where

Label
II.2.7
Section
II.2

New Value

Text
Duration in months 105 This contract is subject to renewal Yes Description of renewals Contractual term is from contract signature estimated to be October 2024 to 10th July 2033 with the option for three extensions to the contract term of 12 months each.

Old Value

Text
Duration in months 84 This contract is subject to renewal Yes Description of renewals Contractual term is over 7 years +1 +1 +1

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
4 Mar 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
72222300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information technology services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NW Firecontrol Limited ("NWFC") serves 5.5 million people over a geographical area of 5000 square miles. This primarily comprises the regions of; Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with the ability to support other control rooms in times of need. As the first port of call to the public, NWFC coordinates the Fire & Rescue Services' response ensuring incidents are logged and managed throughout. The following provides an overview of NWFC's requirement: The provision of a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), which works in conjunction with the Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS), and its associated services. Design, delivery and implementation of all software, hardware and data storage solutions (inclusive of planning, testing, security and upskilling) to provide control and mobilising capability across multiple geographical areas, considering remote accessibility and integration to existing Fire Authority infrastructure. 24/7, 365 days per year maintenance and support for all software, hardware and data storage solutions, inclusive of ongoing updates provided to keep pace with technological and service enhancements throughout the life of the contract. Overarching data management process to include all Fire Authority and non-Fire Authority data sources (inclusive of legacy data where required). This will manage the segmentation (where needed) and delivery of data into the live operational systems provided by/interfaced with the solution. The contract term is from 20 January 2025 to 10 July 2033 with optional 3 x 1 year extension periods after that to 10 July 2036. Several of the award criteria set out at II.2.5 were further subdivided as follows: Mobilising System Solution – Core Requirements: -Core Functionality Requirements: 3% -Interface Requirements: 5% -Non-Functional Requirements: 2% -Security and Cyber-security: 10% Mobilising System Solution - Functional Requirements: -Emergency Call Handling and Special Attendances (3.1): 1% -Emergency Call Handling and Special Attendances (3.2): 1% -Emergency Call Handling and Special Attendances (3.3): 1% -Locations and Address Matching: 1% -Pre-Determined Attendance (PDA) and Resource Proposal Outcomes (3.5): 1% -Pre-Determined Attendance (PDA) and Resource Proposal Outcomes (3.6): 1% -Pre-Determined Attendance (PDA) and Resource Proposal Outcomes (3.7): 1% -Incident Management: 1% -Resource Management (3.9): 1% -Resource Management (3.10): 1% -Resource Management (3.11): 1% -Call Functionality: 1% -Radio Functionality: 1% -User Functionality – System Solution Configuration: 1% -Monitoring and Auditing: 1% -Administration: 1% -Incident Record Outcomes: 1% -Incident Management: 1% -Recording and Playback: 1% -Maps, Gazetteer and GIS: 1% Management Requirements: -Implementation and Project Management: 10% -Business Continuity: 5% -Support and Maintenance: 10% -Training Requirement (4.4): 3% -Training Requirement (4.5): 2% Social Value: -Innovation and disruptive technologies: 5% -Tackling inequality in the contract workforce: 5% Additional information: A redacted copy of the Mobilising System Solution contract, entered into between NW Firecontrol Ltd and Frequentis (UK) Ltd on 20 January 2025, is being published for transparency, to reflect best practice and as envisaged in clause 20.2 of the contract, on the Authority website at www.nwfirecontrol.com, under ABOUT, Mobilising System Solution Contract.

Options

Description
NWFC may elect to extend the initial term of the contract by three 1-year extension periods from 10 July 2033. NWFC may require the Supplier to provide optional services, relating to: •changing the connection of the Mobilising System Solution from Airwave to ESN; •implementing an exit or partial exit of one or more of the Fire Authorities at the end of the initial term, whilst continuing to serve the remaining Fire Authorities for one or more extension periods.

Renewal

Description
Contractual term is over 7 years +1 +1 +1

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Mobilising System Solution - Descriptive Overview
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
Mobilising System Solution - Core Requirements
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 3
Name
Mobilising System Solution - Functional Requirements
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 4
Name
Management Requirements
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 5
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Quality Price Ratio (QPR)
Type
cost
Description
0

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,520

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Warrington

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD61
Entry 2
Region
UKD61
Entry 3
Region
UKD61

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
35710000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Command, control, communication and computer systems
Entry 2
Id
42961000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Command and control system

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-104233
Name
NW FIRECONTROL LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD61
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA5 3UZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Fire and Rescue Services

Identifier

Legal Name
NW FIRECONTROL LIMITED

Contact

Name
Stuart Hill
Telephone
+44 7734275739

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Telephone
+44 7813669410
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-138193
Name
North West Fire Control

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKD61
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA5 3UZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Fire service activities

Identifier

Id
06314891
Legal Name
North West Fire Control

Contact

Telephone
+44 813669410
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-138194
Name
Frequentis (UK) Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ2
Locality
Twickenham
Postal Code
TW1 3QS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Regal House, 70 London Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
02704890
Legal Name
Frequentis (UK) Limited
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-138195
Name
NW Firecontrol Limited

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA5 3UZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
North West Fire Control Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NW Firecontrol Limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 813669410

Award information

Award 1
Id
005447-2025-1
Title
NWFC | Mobilising System Solution Procurement
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-138194
Name
Frequentis (UK) Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
005447-2025-1
Title
NWFC | Mobilising System Solution Procurement
Status
active
Award ID
005447-2025-1
Date Signed
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
15,275,577
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA5 3UZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD61

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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