Officers continue to support the national FiReControl project. In order to ensure, however, that local systems are sufficiently viable and robust to cut over to the Regional Control Centre (currently scheduled for January 2012) the Service has identified the preferred bidder for the Interim Fire Control Room System. The procurement process followed the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) route for competitive tendering. The consultation process with staff is ongoing and a decision on the location of the Interim Control Room is expected at the beginning of March 2010.
10 February 2010
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