Scope
Description
NIFRS Mobile Data System (MODAS) software is an integral part of the Risk Critical Information (RCI) gathering process used by NIFRS. The MODAS system supports the gathering and dissemination of vital operational information to fire-fighters by means of Mobile Data Terminals (MDT's) which reside on fire appliances and can be accessed, both en-route to incidents and at the incident ground itself.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend by x4 12 month period(s)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
MODAS software was developed by 3tc Ltd. and as such they held the source code and unique interfaces for the system. 3tc were however taken over by Motorola Solutions on 04/11/2024.
Motorola Solutions Ltd. now own the intellectual property rights and hold the source code for the MODAS system and are the only supplier that can provide support, services and training on this unique configuration.
Supplier
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 00912182
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQTV-4329-ZDPL
Nova South
London
SW1E 5LB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBR-6377-MHGZ
1 Seymour Street
Lisburn
BT27 4SX
United Kingdom
Email: NIFRSProcurement@nifrs.org
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland