Tender

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of IT Infrastructure

LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE

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17 Nov 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire Fire and Rescue seeks the supply, installation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, specifically focusing on structured cabling, network upgrades, and audio-visual systems. This procurement, managed by Trafford Council, uses an open procedure and is categorised under services related to office and computing equipment, electrical machinery, and maintenance services. The tender process is active, with critical dates including the tender period ending on 12th December 2025, and awards expected by 5th January 2026. The contract spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The procurement is valued at a gross amount of £260,000, and submissions must be made electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in IT infrastructure services. Companies proficient in structured cabling, AV system installations, and maintenance services are well-suited to compete, with the evaluation criteria placing a weight of 60% on quality and 40% on pricing. The procurement encourages participation through its open procedure, allowing businesses adept in meeting stringent quality standards to expand their service portfolio whilst supporting a key public authority. The open engagement invites businesses across the UK, enhancing regional economic activities by fostering partnerships with sub-central government bodies like Lancashire Fire and Rescue.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of IT Infrastructure

Notice Description

A preferred supplier is being sought to provide a comprehensive cabling service for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). This will include * Supply, Installation, termination, labelling, testing, and commissioning of structured cabling * Repair / upgrade of existing Network and AV sockets * Installation of ceiling mounted projectors and associated cabling * Supply and installation of control panels and associated cabling to allow internal and external use of AV systems * Break / fix maintenance of above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074252-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE
Additional Buyers

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.leigh@star-procurement.gov.uk, procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

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