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EISEC - Hardware Replacement

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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07 May 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, is titled "EISEC - Hardware Replacement" and falls under the industry category of goods related to computer hardware, specifically mainframe computers and computer-related equipment. The procurement stage is complete with a contract awarded. The procurement was conducted below threshold using an unknown procurement method, and the contract was signed on 4th April 2025. The contract's duration spans five years, ending on 4th April 2030. The procurement involves delivery to multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The awarded contract is worth £44,400 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and infrastructure, particularly those capable of supplying mainframe computers and related equipment. The award to BRITISH TELECOM PLC, a recognised supplier within the SME category, highlights potential growth avenues for similar-sized companies that can provide quality and competitive pricing for hardware solutions. Companies operating within the IT sector and targeting public authority needs can enhance their market presence by engaging in similar tenders and showcasing their capacity to support sub-central government entities like the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. This tender serves as an example for companies looking to expand their footprint in government contracts.

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Notice Title

EISEC - Hardware Replacement

Notice Description

EISEC - Hardware Replacement - Dual Circuit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019348-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211000 - Mainframe computer

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jas.mann@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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