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Video Wall solution for the Command Incident Room and Fire Control

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Fire Service aimed to secure a Video Wall solution for the Command Incident Room and Fire Control. This tender falls under the audio-visual equipment category and represents a call-off from a framework agreement, utilising a selective procurement method. The procurement was centred in the West Midlands, UK, with a contract period commencing on 16 February 2026 and concluding on 15 February 2029. The award stage was completed with an active status on 9 March 2026, indicating the project's progression. The opportunity, valued at £160,153.65, concluded its tender period recently on 16 January 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual solutions, particularly SMEs, given the suitability requirements outlined. Large enterprises like Specialist Computer Centres PLC have successfully been awarded contracts, underscoring the competitive nature of such tenders. Companies capable of supplying and installing complex video wall technology would be well-positioned to bid for similar opportunities in the future, as public safety sectors continue to innovate and upgrade their control facilities. This contract offers a significant foothold in a critical regional service, providing a showcase for technological proficiency and reliability within the sector.

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Notice Title

Video Wall solution for the Command Incident Room and Fire Control

Notice Description

Supply and installation of a replacement Video Wall for the Incident Room and Fire control.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f25bf8d-ad8a-4d80-8ef1-64bd39837569
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb21c36d-bd7f-4ea5-a7f3-f8808c1ecb2b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,153 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,153 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2029 3-4 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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