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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE AND COMMUNICATIONS has floated a tender for Operator of the National Emergency Call Answering Service. The project location is Ireland and the tender is closing on 07 Apr 2025. The tender notice number is 5153131, while the TOT Ref Number is 115987114. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.
Procurement Summary
Country : Ireland
Summary : Operator of the National Emergency Call Answering Service
Deadline : 07 Apr 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 115987114
Document Ref. No. : 5153131
Competition : ICB
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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In advance of the expiration of the current contract for the operation of the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) on 24 November 2025, the Department is undertaking this Procurement for the appointment of a new entity or entities to operate the ECAS. Although the Current Contract is due to expire on 24 November 2025, there are provisions in the Current Contract to allow for the Minister to extend the contract for a further two (2) years. The ECAS is responsible for answering all emergency communications, providing a vital link between the individual contacting the ECAS and the Emergency Services which include Garda, Fire, Ambulance and the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) or, in emergencies involving aircraft, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Emergency communication is defined in the S.I. No. 444/2022 as communication by means of interpersonal communications services between an end-user and the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) with the goal to request and receive emergency relief from emergency services. The role of ECAS is to establish which Emergency Service is being requested and the location of where the Emergency Services are required to attend for the purpose of routing the call to the most appropriate Emergency Services Control centre. Bidders should note that it is anticipated that, during the currency of the within procurement competition, the responsibility for Communications will transfer to another nominated Government Minister in accordance with the Programme for Government 2025. All references to the Contracting Authority shall be deemed to include reference to the relevant minister with responsibility for Communications at the relevant time as the context so requires and admits.
Procedure : Competitive dialogue
Publication Date : 07/04/2025
Deadline : 07/04/2025 17:00:00
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