How to win: Fire Command and Control - CFRS

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Introduction Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is seeking information from suppliers capable of providing a modern Fire Control Command and Control solution to support emergency call handling, mobilisation, incident support, resilience, interoperability, and assurance. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to inform requirements definition, procurement approach, business case development, and market understanding. It is not a formal tender and does not constitute a commitment by CFRS or Cornwall Council to commence any procurement process or to award any contract. Suppliers are invited to provide information on product capability, implementation approach, operating model, support arrangements, indicative timescales, and indicative costs. Background and Strategic Context CFRS has a statutory duty to provide effective arrangements for receiving calls for assistance and mobilising resources to fires, road traffic collisions, rescues, flooding, and other emergencies. The current Command and Control environment is increasingly constrained, less resilient, and not technically fit for future needs. The Service is therefore preparing to procure and implement a replacement Fi

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Cornwall Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £16,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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