Award

Wifi Upgrade

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Wifi Upgrade" project, managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, has reached the award stage. The project falls under the industry category of "Installation of cable infrastructure" and includes delivery to a variety of locations such as the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement method is described as "selective," with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 27, 2025, to January 27, 2028, following the tender period which ended on January 16, 2025.

This tender offers promising opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, with its focus on works related to cable infrastructure installation. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses skilled in networking and infrastructure projects. With the contract already awarded to Softcat Ltd, a large-scale supplier, other businesses could explore similar opportunities within framework agreements set by public organisations like the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, enhancing their network capabilities and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Wifi Upgrade

Notice Description

Caballing for Wifi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2437959-ed48-40f6-be22-ed4f1f6cfa02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c4d38e-7cd8-489e-91c5-e55990c8eb0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2028 3-4 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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