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Wide Area Network Services

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Wide Area Network Services" was undertaken by the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. This procurement falls within the industry category of network connectivity and telecommunication solutions, specifically focusing on wide area network services. The tender was aimed at connecting local area networks across 28 sites within Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The procurement process, identified by the code HWFRS/192, is now in the contract award stage as of 10th December 2025, with the contract being signed on 11th November 2025. The procurement method was a direct award through the YPO Framework, classified under the limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The wide area covered includes regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others in the UK, with a contract value of £1,315,564.15.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications and network services. Although the direct award was made to MLL Telecom Ltd, businesses with expertise in wide area network services could seek similar future opportunities through frameworks like YPO or by collaborating with larger firms involved in public sector contracts. Organisations with a strong presence and operational capabilities within the UK, especially those servicing large geographic areas, would be suitably positioned to compete for related tenders. These engagements not only enhance the winning supplier’s portfolio but also consolidate their position as key players in providing essential public infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network Services

Notice Description

YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework - 1229 Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wide Area Network services (WAN) are required to connect our Local Area Networks (LAN) at 28 sites across the large geographical area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Procurement Information

Direct Award Via YPO Framework Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework - 1229

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081505-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,315,564 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Carly Ricco
Contact Email
cricco@hwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7824301446

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLL TELECOM

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