Scope
Reference
C5941
Description
This notice is to notify the intention to award a 6-month contract, from 1 March 2026 - 31st August 2026 to SSS Public Safety Ltd for the provision of urgent continued support and maintenance for the Authority's command and control system, while the implementation of a replacement system takes place.
A standstill period will take place prior to the award of the contract from 23 January to 3 February 2026.
Contract 1. Support and Maintenance of Command & Control
Supplier
Contract value
- £185,000 excluding VAT
- £222,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42961000 - Command and control system
- 72253200 - Systems support services
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
SSS PUBLIC SAFETY LIMITED
- Companies House: 13052116
C/O NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, SUIT, 1ST FLOOR IMEX CENTRE
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
HP2 7DX
United Kingdom
Email: sales@sss-publicsafety.com
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Support and Maintenance of Command & Control
Contracting authority
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPTP-2948-MYQP
Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road
Birmingham
B7 4HW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wmfs.net
Website: https://www.wmfs.net/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government