UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 09/12/2022

External Reference: 2022-577399

FTS Reference: 2022-031675

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority
VAT gb 642 4620 56
Newsham Court
Reading
RG31 7SD
UK
Contact person: Emma Peate
Telephone: +44 118934736
E-mail: PeateE@RBFRS.co.uk
NUTS code:  UKJ1 -  Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.rbfrs.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935

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=55691&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Integrated Communication and Control System (DS3000 ICCS) Support and Maintenance
Reference number:  1306
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64227000  -  Integrated telecommunications services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue are enquiring if there are suppliers in the market that can provide support and maintenance for our Integrated Communication and Control Systems (DS3000 ICCS) before we issue a tender in December 2022.
We are not looking to replace our DS3000 ICCS at this time, the request is for support and maintenance only.
We wish to understand if there are others that can fully support our DS3000 ICCS system. The contract period we are considering is for 5 years or we may look to contract on a 1+1+1+1+1 basis.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50332000  -  Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
64227000  -  Integrated telecommunications services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ1 -  Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance:  
Berkshire
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authority is seeking Tender for the provision of a support and maintenance contract for the Integrated Communications Control systems (known as the DC3000 ICCS) used by the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS). We have two installations of the ICCS.
The Authority would like to enquire if there are suppliers in the market that can provide support and maintenance for our Integrated Communication and Control Systems (DS3000 ICCS) before we issue a tender in December 2022.
TVFCS is a joint collaboration of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Fire Services. TVFCS use the two installations of the DC3000 ICCS as an essential part of the wider integrated solution to manage all fire related emergency calls for the Thames Valley. TVFCS provide this essential service to a high standard 24/7, 365 days a year.
We are not looking to replace out ICCS at this time, the request is for support and maintenance only.
We wish to understand if there are others that can fully support our DS3000 ICCS system. The contract period we are considering is for 5 years or we may look to contract on a 1+1+1+1+1 basis.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

15/12/2022

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