Planning

Wi-Fi Refresh

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 07:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is in the planning stage of a tender process, seeking expressions of interest for upgrading its Wi-Fi estate to support growing network demands. This procurement is aimed at enhancing connectivity, security, and scalability across its services. The focus is on IT services within the public sector, specifically in the Bradford region of Yorkshire, UK. Key dates include a due date for expressions of interest by the 12th of September 2025, with the tender expected in September or October 2025. The contract, valued between £75,000 and £100,000, will initially last for three years with potential extensions up to five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, internet support, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this project. The project offers a chance to collaborate with one of the largest fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting critical infrastructure over a broad service area. It provides potential business growth through service delivery to an essential public authority, aligning company capabilities with public sector needs. Interested businesses are recommended to register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system to ensure they are prepared for the tender documents when they become available.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wi-Fi Refresh

Notice Description

To support growing network demands and ensure reliable, high-speed connectivity, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is upgrading the existing Wi-Fi access points, improving security and scalability for future needs across West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Planning Information

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender to appoint a supplier to deliver a refresh of its Wi-Fi estate. As the fourth-largest Fire and Rescue Service in the UK, WYFRS serves over 2.2 million people across 800 square miles, providing emergency coverage 24 hours a day, every day of the year. WYFRS is now looking to assess the market's interest and its ability to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, although full details will be provided in the tender opportunity. A non-exhaustive overview of the core requirements is provided as follows: To appoint a supplier to support the growing network demands, ensuring reliable connectivity by upgrading the existing Wi-Fi access points across WYFRS. Improved security and scalability for future needs. The tender is expected to be issued approximately September/October 2025. The contract term will last a minimum of 3 years, with options to extend for 1 + 1 year periods, bringing the total duration to a maximum of 5 years total. The estimated cost for the full contract term is expected to be between £75,000.00 and £100,000.00 Suppliers interested in participating are invited to email their expression of interest to wayne.robinson@westyorksfire.gov.uk by Friday 12th September, and if possible, provide the following information: • Main contact name, email, and phone number for follow-up communication. • Any frameworks you are currently associated with. • Confirmation of your ability to bid within the specified time frame and your capacity to deliver the contract over the full term. • Feedback on the proposed contract costs e.g. do you deem it as realistic. • Any additional comments or feedback based on the information provided. Please note that this request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition. Further details will be made available in the official tender documents upon publication. WYFRS reserve the right to discuss requirements with any supplier beyond this initial notice before any competitive tender process is undertaken. We also recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system, 'In-tend,' at the following link https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register . This will ensure that if a competitive tender procedure is undertaken, you will already have access to the documentation once live.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058595
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047815-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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