Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Fire Service Headquarters, Lime Grove Avenue
Carmarthen
SA31 1SP
Telephone
+44 3706060699
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0484
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Emergency Services
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Emergency Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
New Mobilisation/ Planning/ Alerting Rota System
Reference number
MWEU44
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) makes up almost two-thirds of the landmass of Wales, covering a predominantly rural area of 4,500 square miles, comprising 56 stations and employing 1,351 staff. It is the third largest geographical Service in the United Kingdom, behind the Scottish and Northern Ireland Fire Services. We are an On Call (OC) Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) with some circa 650 OC members supported by a number of Flexi-day crewed and 224 Whole-time stations.
MAWWFRS are now looking to undertake market intelligence around mobilisation, planning, rota and alerting systems and are now inviting expressions of interest to present to MAWWFRS on 11th October 2024. Our current system is Rappel.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services
- 75251000 - Fire-brigade services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Within the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) makes up almost two-thirds of the landmass of Wales, covering a predominantly rural area of 4,500 square miles, comprising 56 stations and employing 1,351 staff. It is the third largest geographical Service in the United Kingdom, behind the Scottish and Northern Ireland Fire Services. We are an On Call (OC) Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) with some circa 650 OC members supported by a number of Flexi-day crewed and 224 Whole-time stations.
MAWWFRS are now looking to undertake market intelligence around mobilisation, planning, rota and alerting systems and are now inviting expressions of interest to present to MAWWFRS on 11th October 2024. Our current system is Rappel.
We are interested in hearing from suppliers whose products include:-
Simple to use end user interfaces that accommodate the needs of all Service personnel
Established interfaces with Command and Control (C&C) systems (MAWWFRS currently use Vision 5)
The ability to integrate different duty systems, including the ability to provide planning and rostering of Flexible Duty System Officers
Intelligent mobilisation of resources, that have the ability to drill down to a granular level, such as skill sets and can be either through traditional pager devices and/or mobile phone technology
The ability to run reports to assist with the management of the different duty systems with MAWWFRS
Support to maximise On Call availability
The contract will be for a 4 year period with an option to extend for a further 6 years at 2 year intervals.
Indicative timetable for the tender (Please note that these dates are only indicative and are subject to change):
20/01/25 - Advertise tender on sell2wales
14/02/25 - Clarification period ends at 17:00
21/02/25 - Tender Deadline at 12:00
10/03/25 - Contract award notice sent out
21/03/25 - Contract award
01/04/25 - Contract start date
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 January 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you wish to express an interest in presenting to MAWWFRS on 11th October 2024, please email procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk. The deadline for expressions of interest will be 17:00 on 7th October 2024.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144838.
(WA Ref:144838)