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Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds - AWARD

CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the provision of Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds under the CCS RM1557.4 (G-Cloud 14) Lot 2 framework. The procurement process, identified as IT-558-37-CPA/SPU/2722F, pertains to the industry category of software support services, with additional focus on software-related services. The contract award was completed on 9th February 2026, following the tender period ending on 1st February 2026. The awarded contract will commence on 22nd February 2026 and conclude on 21st February 2029. This procurement process was conducted through a direct award with a contract value of GBP 37,929, with services to be delivered across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and other specified territories.

The tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance services. Companies adept in providing these services, particularly those experienced with SolarWinds software, stand to benefit significantly. SMEs and VCSEs might not find this specific tender suited to their capabilities, given the direct award process and the procurement method details. Nonetheless, service providers with relevant expertise and capacity to operate internationally can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and expand their client base, particularly in public sector contracting with organisations like Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award under CCS RM1557.4 (G-Cloud 14) Lot 2 for the provision of Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dce63315-fa10-480f-ac54-c153508310f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6aa25c-223b-46f0-b13f-8279338c9e01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,929 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,929 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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
CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(LEGACY)_PROSPERON NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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