Body Worn and Hands Free Audio.
Prior information notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
146 Bolton Road, Swinton
For the attention of: Anthony Hilton
M27 8US Manchester
UNITED KINGDOM
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Other: Fire Service
I.3)Main activity
Social protection
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)
II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Body Worn and Hands Free Audio.
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
NUTS code UKD3
II.3)Information on framework agreement
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
As part of a project aimed at improving future fire fighting techniques, GMFRS invites organisations capable of supplying and/or developing body worn and hands free audio equipment to respond to this PIN notice.
The brigade has a requirement for an interface to its radio equipment that will essentially result in the user being able to operate the system when restricted arm movement applies, for example when commited to rope rescue work or when using high pressure lances or branches. It is envisaged that any such system shall have a PTT button, but shall also operate by Vox and an earpiece be provided for when the operator is working in a noisy environment. A lack of cabling and creative solutions, along with blue tooth options are all to be included in the system. The system should have the ability to transmit on the UHF channels, which are allocated to GMFRS in both digital and analogue mode. The radio should be switchable between the two by simple actions of the operator. GMFRS is keen to explore the possibilities of this technology and invites prospective suppliers to respond to this PIN notice.
The brigade has a requirement for an interface to its radio equipment that will essentially result in the user being able to operate the system when restricted arm movement applies, for example when commited to rope rescue work or when using high pressure lances or branches. It is envisaged that any such system shall have a PTT button, but shall also operate by Vox and an earpiece be provided for when the operator is working in a noisy environment. A lack of cabling and creative solutions, along with blue tooth options are all to be included in the system. The system should have the ability to transmit on the UHF channels, which are allocated to GMFRS in both digital and analogue mode. The radio should be switchable between the two by simple actions of the operator. GMFRS is keen to explore the possibilities of this technology and invites prospective suppliers to respond to this PIN notice.
Lots
This contract is divided into lots: noII.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
35111000
II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
II.8)Additional information:
GMFRS intends to issue tender documentation in 2013.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.2)Additional information:
GMFRS intends to issue the opportunity in 2013.
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GO Reference: GO-201325-PRO-4565178VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
5.2.2013