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Extreme (switches) Command and Control.

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Fire Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Extreme (switches) Command and Control" within the Network interfaces industry category. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement involved a limited, competitive quotation method for services below the financial threshold. The contract period started and ended on 26 February 2025, with key activities published on 4 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £45,994.16.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network interface services, particularly those capable of delivering competitive quotations under limited procurement methods. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling such requirements promptly, with a specific focus on technology and emergency services support. The contract has been awarded to Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd, highlighting opportunities for similar companies in upcoming tenders from regional authorities like the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extreme (switches) Command and Control.

Notice Description

Extreme (switches) Command and Control.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e59e2ed7-9f17-4f1d-8601-eb85e334b97d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde59acd-ef63-407c-b4a0-76bdc631ae8b
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
£45,994 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025 24 hours
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
Jas Mann
Contact Email
jas.mann@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 380 6185

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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