II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30122200
30233152
30233153
32321200
32333000
32353000
50340000
50342000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
Main site or place of performance:
Durham Constabulary Police Headquarters.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ODPCVC wishes to appoint a Contractor to a framework to provide a Digital Interview Recording Solution (DIR) for all aspects of interview recording as listed below:
— Custody Suspect Interview,
— Witness Interviews — Non-secure rooms or voluntary attendees,
— ABE/Vulnerability Interviews,
— Portable Interview.
The ODPCVC wishes the new DIR Solution to realise the following benefits:
— Ease of use,
— Efficient use of resources,
— Efficient and effective processes,
— Increased Integration with other ICT Systems.
The DIR solution shall utilise the existing ICT Infrastructure and when required provide a central repository for all digital interview recordings.
The DIR solution should be able to integrate into an optional Digital Repository.
The ODPCVC currently utilise a combination of NEAL Audio CD Recorders, NEAL portable recorders and David Horn Audio/Video Recorders.
The current quantities are shown below:
— 28 Neal Audio Recorders,
— 4 David Horn Audio/Video Recorders,
— 2 Portable NEAL Recorders,
— 7 David Horn Audio/Video Vulnerable Witness Recorders.
All these recorders use local recording to external media.
For further information please see tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This framework agreement will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods at Durham's discretion.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Central Repository — Optional Requirement.
(Note this is an option which will be awarded at the discretion of the ODPCVC and will not form part of the evaluation.)
— Supply of a Digital Repository;
— All Implementation services and costs, including all expenses;
— Integration Services if required;
— Software Support and Maintenance for 5 Years (charges to be paid annually or with an option to pay upfront);
— Appropriate training on the Digital Repository for various staff roles.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No