UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 05/11/2021

External Reference: 2021-537074

FTS Reference: 2021-025146

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police
GB 183 0464 15
Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2NS
UK
Contact person: Christopher Garner
E-mail: christopher.garner@gmp.police.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.gmp.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39922&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The Provision And Monitoring Of Temporary Alarms
Reference number:  A0689
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79711000  -  Alarm-monitoring services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Greater Manchester Police are seeking information from companies able to provide a complete service in respect of temporary alarm systems, for the protection of vulnerable witnesses. The alarms are to be installed as a short term measure for recent victims of crime, premises that have been identified as having a temporary high risk, victims of domestic violence, in witness protection programs, and other circumstances as requested.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

35000000  -  Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
35121700  -  Alarm systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Manchester, M11 2NS
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Greater Manchester Police are seeking information from companies able to provide a complete service in respect of temporary alarm systems, for the protection of vulnerable witnesses. The alarms are to be installed as a short term measure for recent victims of crime, premises that have been identified as having a temporary high risk, victims of domestic violence, in witness protection programs, and other circumstances as requested.
II.2.14)

Additional information

GMP would like to better understand the market for this type of service. Responses to this questionnaire will help refine the specification and assist GMP in making a decision on the most appropriate route to market, including the potential to use an existing public sector procurement framework.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/02/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

This Prior Information Notice is not being used as a call for competition. Potential providers who do not express an interest at this stage will not be excluded from bidding after the Contract Notice is published.