UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 01/12/2023

External Reference: 2023-590959

FTS Reference: 2023-032122

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Thames Valley Police
VAT – GB 180 5571 07
Police HQ North, Meadow House, The Boulevard, Lang
Kidlington, Oxon
OX5 1NZ
UK
Contact person: Paula Kibble-White
Telephone: +44 7800703108
E-mail: paula.kibble-white@thamesvalley.police.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32823

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=74585&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

Software Solution to Manage Codec
Reference number:  TVP00822
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72200000  -  Software programming and consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are seeking a suitable provider to source a software solution to manage codec.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 50000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48931000  -  Training software package
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72210000  -  Programming services of packaged software products
72212000  -  Programming services of application software
72220000  -  Systems and technical consultancy services
72260000  -  Software-related services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72266000  -  Software consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Thames Valley
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Service or solution for resolving codec issues to provide all forms of multimedia evidence in a MP4 or other playable format.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Software/Service must ensure we “Maintain Best Evidence” and that any conversion –
i) Captures all frames
ii) Maintains aspect ratio and resolution
iii) Utilises minimal or high quality compression
iv) Maintains colour and greyscale fidelity
v) Captures all audio
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/03/2024

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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

To participate, interested parties (including SMEs, social enterprises, voluntary or community organisation) must be registered on Bluelight EU Supply with up-to-date contact details to include company name and E mail. The available documents to download are: “TVP00822 Codec Software Questionnaire Final’. TVP & H&IOWC are requesting interested parties complete the questionnaire by Friday 1st December 2023. If you have any issues accessing these documents please correspond via the EU Supply System.