Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
83 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the tendering process for the State’s emergency call service; when it will be implemented; the amount it will cost; if there will be a period when some people may be left without the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/07]
View answerMy Department launched an open tender process seeking proposals from undertakings in relation to the provision of an emergency call answering centre in September 2007. The closing date for the receipt of tender was on the 7th December 2007 and four tenders were received by that date.
Following the evaluation process, it is planned to enter into contract negotiation with the highest ranked tenderer. The details of the operational rollout and transition to the new service will be agreed at this stage. The transition to the new service will be carefully planned to ensure the continuity of the service.
