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CFRS MDT Support & Maintenance

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cumberland Council involves the award of a contract for the "CFRS MDT Support & Maintenance" project, focusing on providing support and maintenance services for SAFE command software. This contract falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the award being finalised on 22nd July 2025 for a term starting 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. Procured through a direct award method, the contract holds a total value of £45,498 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies specialising in software support and maintenance services. The direct award to Airbus Defence and Space Ltd suggests that businesses with strong credentials in delivering reliable software maintenance for public sector needs can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio. Companies familiar with the operation and continuous support of command software systems will find themselves well-suited to compete in future opportunities similar to this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFRS MDT Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of support and maintenance services for SAFE command software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9969e221-3120-4efd-a362-600b84b15199
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a7fe27-fe6c-4e60-8a85-566f803baef6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£45,498 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,498 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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