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Wide Area Network Services

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed the procurement process for Wide Area Network Services, involving a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, focused on the industry category of network connectivity and telecommunication solutions, will connect 28 sites across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 28 October 2025, with the contract commencing on 1 November 2025 and concluding on 31 October 2030. The tender, valued at £1,315,564.15, is classified under the CPV code 32430000 for wide area network, with the project located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing comprehensive telecommunication solutions. The successful supplier, MLL Telecom Ltd, highlights the potential for large enterprises with a proven track record in delivering WAN services to effectively compete and secure similar contracts. The long-term nature of this project allows businesses the chance to develop sustained growth and establish solid partnerships within the public sector, fostering further opportunities in the telecommunications and network connectivity industry.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network Services

Notice Description

Wide Area Network services (WAN) are required to connect our Local Area Networks (LAN) at 28 sites across the large geographical area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework - 1229 Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32a7c5bd-8384-4915-a5ad-7f8738412fa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3848578-e537-46cf-bf66-14c175446109
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,315,564 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,315,564 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 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
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLL TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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