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The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire & Rescue Service

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has awarded a contract titled "The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire & Rescue Service". This contract falls under the industry category of wide area network services, specifically classified with the CPV code 32430000. The procurement method employed was a selective process, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st June 2027. The project is located in Wellingborough, England, at postal code NN8 6GS, and was awarded on 1st June 2025, with details published on 25th July 2025. The procurement has moved from the tender to the award stage, reflecting its completion status.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were eligible to compete for this contract. Given the scale and technical nature of the services required, companies within the telecommunications sector, especially those offering inter-site connectivity and data access services, stood to benefit significantly. The awarded contract, valued at £153,304.32, provides a substantial undertaking for the supplier, Spitfire Network Services Ltd, highlighting the potential for growth and showcasing their capabilities in delivering comprehensive network solutions. Businesses with expertise in wide area network services and a track record of engaging in public sector contracts could leverage this procurement experience as a viable pathway for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire & Rescue Service

Notice Description

The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire and Rescue Services, direct awarded via CCS Framework RM6116, Network Services 3, Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e2fd218-ed72-4f7a-9577-d25a1da54b40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1ca97d-6914-4a87-bc88-a1798e07a741
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,304 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,304 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPITFIRE NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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