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SDWAN

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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01 May 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the SDWAN project, managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, has been completed. This tender pertains to the hardware industry and involves the provision of hardware licences and support. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Softcat Ltd, will span from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2031, with primary delivery locations across the United Kingdom and beyond, including Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The active award stage of the process was concluded on 1st May 2026.

This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large companies experienced in hardware solutions. Given the extensive geographical coverage and the industry's demands, businesses capable of delivering high-quality hardware support and maintenance over a prolonged period will find this tender advantageous. The contract does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that established companies like Softcat Ltd, with substantial resources and scale, are well-suited to compete in this arena. This procurement reflects opportunities for firms aiming to enhance their public sector portfolio, particularly those already integrated within framework agreements.

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Notice Title

SDWAN

Notice Description

Hardware Licence and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322c0c67-a97c-4a2b-a79f-dd414977800e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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