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Multi Agency Incident Transfer (MAIT)

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service, located in Birmingham, has awarded a contract titled "Multi Agency Incident Transfer (MAIT)" to AVR Group Limited for the delivery of communication software, specifically under the CPV code 48510000. The contract covers a period starting from 1st February 2025 to 1st February 2029, with the possibility of extension for an additional four years. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and uses a selective procurement method as a call-off from the National Fire Chiefs Council's Framework Agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the award being made active on 4th August 2025. The contract focuses on providing connection to the National Fire Chiefs Council's MAIT system via wired or wireless technology across the West Midlands region, with a value estimated at £88,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communication technology and software integration services. Given that the procurement method leverages a framework agreement, businesses with pre-existing frameworks in place are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on wired and wireless data services offers growth potential for firms focusing on innovative communication solutions. SMEs that can deliver scalable and robust communication systems are best suited to compete in tenders like this and can use these opportunities to expand their portfolio and customer base within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

Multi Agency Incident Transfer (MAIT)

Notice Description

Award of a 4 year call-off contract with an option to extend for a further 4 years. Contract for the connection to the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Multi Agency Information Transfer (MAIT) over wired or wireless technology (for data services). Call off from National Fire Cheifs Council's Framework Agreement C22056

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8050c81d-0b42-478f-b83d-8fbde3fc26ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e1b156-1e81-4294-a09d-880eda3e803a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2029 4-5 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
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

AVR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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