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C5802

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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07 May 2025 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "C5802," involving the annual software maintenance and licensing of Airbus MDT, Gateway, and Crash Recovery products, was conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the industry-specific software package sector. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement followed a competitive quotation process below the threshold, concluding with an award on 24 March 2025. The contract commenced on 8 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 7 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and licensing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) ideally positioned in the software industry could significantly benefit from this procurement. The process, although conducted as a limited competitive quotation, allowed for a substantial value worth £83,509, making it an attractive prospect for firms capable of providing specialised software solutions and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C5802

Notice Description

Annual software maintenance & licensing of Airbus MDT, Gateway & Crash Recovery products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d14d2b98-5ccf-49e1-b091-85f09e28b94a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561a0045-984f-4c2f-b3ad-50e8ca135819
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,509 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,509 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 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
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

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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