Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-8afd-72ca-85c3-359f907a12ae/invitation-totender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-an-extenstion-to-an-xplan

cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Invitation totender for the supply and installation of an extenstion to an xplan physical access control system with associated services

[West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-and-rescue-authority)

Pays 95% within 30 days

Estimated value

£200,000 to £300,000

Published

18 Jul 2016

Deadline

Closed

17 Aug 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has identified the need to extend its

existing x Plan access control system to 38 locations around the West Midlands

region.

The specification, Appendix 4, describes a requirement for the expanded

Physical Door Access Control System along with associated services. It is

assumed that the most cost effective solution will be achieved by extending the

existing xPlan system and re-using all of the hardware, software cards and

associated interfaces with the HR and Timekeeping systems for those sites

already fitted with access control. The existing system uses xPlan V9.x software

and is compatible with all PLAN controller hardware options â&#128;&#147; this software front

end is scalable to accommodate the expansion without the need for additional

software licenses. Please note that WMFRA ICT department have invested a

significant amount of time and effort into the creation of HR and transaction

based timekeeping links with the xPlan system at a database level. The saving

must therefore be sufficient to off-set the requirement for re-development of

these interfaces.

Any tenders that propose a retrofit replacement of the existing systems must

allow for the replacement to occur out-of-hours and at their own cost. The cost of

a replacement system would need to include these potential areas: retrofit of

card readers and door access control to HQ building and Haden Cross Fire

Station, a replacement ICT server, the re-writing of interfaces by the Authorityâ&#128;&#153;s

ICT department for HR and timekeeping systems, replacement ID cards for all

staff and training on a new system.

If you would like to be considered for this contract please download, complete and return the tender documentation for this opportunity via the EU Supply portal, which can be located by clicking and following this link: [uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp](https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT). If you are not already registered as a supplier with EU Supply this process will need to be completed before the tender opportunity can be accessed. Registration can be completed by clicking on the tab on the EU Supply homepage â&#128;&#152;New Supplier Registrationâ&#128;&#153; and following the instructions on screen.

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## CPV classification

Access control system

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e7f14a2c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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