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Network switch contract renewal

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed the procurement process for the renewal of a network switch contract. This procurement, classified under network interfaces (CPV code 30237110), was conducted through a limited procurement method under a competitive quotation (below threshold). The awarded contract, valued at GBP 53,340.45, was finalised on 17 February 2025, with Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd being the successful supplier. The procurement addresses services required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting and concluding on the same day, 17 February 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 14 February 2025 and the award notice being published on 4 March 2025.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to capitalise on government contracts in the technology and network services sector. Companies specialising in network interfaces and related services could find this tender, and similar future opportunities, advantageous for expanding their market presence and securing government contracts. Businesses capable of providing competitive quotations and high-quality services will be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The successful engagement in this tender by Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure significant contracts through competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

Network switch contract renewal

Notice Description

Network switch contract renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6450d5d-ce76-4764-8afa-b6626851d9ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9719fd7-5a43-4505-8187-b5cf69fbcd7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2025 24 hours
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

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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