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Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD

CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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22 Dec 2025 at 13:34

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10 Jul 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD" has been completed by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, located in Cheshire, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Information Technology services category and involves inter-site connectivity data access services. The procurement followed a Direct Award process under the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116, Lot1a). The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, covers a period from 26th June 2025 to 25th June 2030, including options for extension. Key stages included tender closure on 12th June 2025 and awarding on 19th June 2025 with an official publication date on 10th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on wide area network solutions. Though not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established companies in the IT sector could find valuable growth potential through participation in similar government contracts. These engagements can strengthen market presence and develop a portfolio in public sector contracts, thereby expanding business operations across diverse geographic locations including the UK, Channel Islands, and even globally, as delineated in the procurement details.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD

Notice Description

Wide Area Network This is a call-off agreement under CCS Network Services 3 Framework, RM6116, Lot1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services following the Direct Award process. The agreement is for an initial 5 Year term, with 5 optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e67402a2-1ee7-4663-bb1e-83f13177cbdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ebafc9-faff-47d8-87b0-c45cd572e01c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£913,471 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 Over 5 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
CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Jemma Taylor
Contact Email
jemma.taylor@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01606 362078

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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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