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Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service, under the title "Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority," focuses on acquiring software packages and information systems. This contract falls within the industry category of services and is set in the United Kingdom's West Midlands region. As a selective procurement method, it involves a call-off from a HealthTrust Europe Framework Agreement, culminating in the award stage on 1st April 2026. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2026, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, offering a substantial value of £155,818.66.

This tender presents substantial opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Small to mediums-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria favouring them, although voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specified in the suitability. Given the framework approach, businesses with prior framework involvement can leverage this tender to strengthen their market position. Companies that can supply firewall solutions and software packages will find this contract particularly advantageous, opening avenues for growth through strategic partnerships with entities like Boxxe Limited, the supplier awarded the contract.

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Notice Title

Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority Call off from a HealthTrust Europe Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78e07018-0170-49f7-b832-a402bcf68107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b3a1f4-59a2-4081-a214-79cd144cca98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,818 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,818 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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