Award

2024 - Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)

WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, involved the acquisition of a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) under the title "2024 - Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)". This process was classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000. The procurement, staged at the "Award" phase as of 30th September 2025, was executed through a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Framework for Network Services 3. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £1,622,825.89, commenced on 1st September 2024 and extends until 31st August 2029. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th August 2024, with the award being active as of 29th August 2024.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises involved in digital infrastructure and network systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement accessible given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in network services will be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, providing scope for technological advancement and service innovation. Additionally, the partnership with a prominent supplier like British Telecommunications PLC underscores a collaborative approach for large-scale contracts, which can potentially lead to strategic partnerships and expansions in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

2024 - Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)

Notice Description

A direct award procurement process was undertaken against Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services and Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6116 Framework for Network Services 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f64bd7de-60ec-4bfd-8f83-f47bd65f47c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6385ce42-3430-421a-9d05-72d172d5c0f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,622,825 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,622,825 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 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
WILTSHIRE 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
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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