Scope
Reference
DPP2534
Description
Dyfed-Powys Police (DPP) currently have a Motorola provided Guardian Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) at their Force Communications Centre (FCC) based at Carmarthen, Wales. The ICCS is resilient across two sites, the secondary site being located at Ammanford which is approximately 15 miles east of Carmarthen and is equipped with a secondary FCC for DR functionality.
DPP require the recording of all incoming and outgoing radio transmissions via the Airwaves network and when this is replaced by Emergency Services Network (ESN). DPP require a product to provide an additional bulk radio recording system that records up to 48 Airwave talk groups when operating within business as usual or in fall back modes and when using handheld radios.
Dyfed Powys Police FCC operate on a 24/7, 365 days per year on a shift rotation basis. At any one time there could be up to 20 radio operators listening to and making radio transmissions within the DPP Force area via the Airwave network. Many of the transmissions relate to high-risk, life or death type incidents and are essential evidence used in investigations. It is therefore critical that the product is resilient and able to record all transmissions at all times. It is essential that all incoming and outgoing transmissions on all Airwave channels monitored within the FCC (at Carmarthen and/or Ammanford) are recorded and downloadable and able to be submitted as evidence in investigations and court proceedings or replayed for training purposes. It is also essential that transmissions are recorded from multiple users on up to 48 separate Airwave channels at the same time without cross-over or interference with each other. DPP also require the functionality to be able to merge multiple transmissions relating to a single incident into one recording for evidential purposes.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029
- Possible extension to 30 November 2032
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 October 2025
Engagement process description
Please submit expressions of interest by COP Monday 27th October 2025 to procurement@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Please note in order to be considered for this exercise suppliers must be able to demonstrate the following :
Airwave Certified/Accredited for use on the Airwave network
The solution should be able to integrate with Evidence.com or ensure availability to record to alternative bulk storage solutions.
As part of your response to register your interest please can you provide details of the above requirements.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 November 2025
Contracting authority
Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBL-9173-QNJN
Dyfed Powys Police HQ, Llangunnor
Carmarthen
SA31 2PD
United Kingdom
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government