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Networking Equipment & Support

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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03 Jun 2021 at 14:54

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29 Apr 2021 at 10:34

Tender

31 Mar 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is engaged in a procurement process for "Networking Equipment & Support". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network interfaces with a total contract value of £189,000. The tender is classified within the open procurement method and was awarded following a competitive process. The tender period concluded on 12th May 2021, after which a contract was signed on 24th May 2021, with a performance duration of five years and an option to extend for an additional year.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in networking solutions and support services. Companies offering products compatible with a Cisco Unified Communications System, as specified in the tender, will be particularly well-placed to compete. Vendors that excel in quality criteria such as lead times and ordering processes, alongside competitive pricing, will have an advantage in accessing this public sector contract. Given the sizeable contract value and commitment to ongoing support, this is a fruitful avenue for growth for firms in the telecommunications and IT services sectors.

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Notice Title

Networking Equipment & Support

Notice Description

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service awarded a contract to a supplier to provide us with networking equipment and support. A contract has been put in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have awarded a contract to a supplier to provide us with networking equipment and support.

Renewal: Renewal upon expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012471-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Next notice will be published upon expiry of contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Abigail Naci
Contact Email
a-naci@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM

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