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Software Support & Maintenance for Command and Control

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is set to award a six-month contract running from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026 for crucial support and maintenance of its command and control systems. The authority, located at Fire Service Headquarters in Birmingham, has opted for a direct award procurement method due to delays in the implementation of a replacement system. The contract, valued at £185,000 excluding VAT, has been awarded to SSS Public Safety Ltd, a large supplier based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This procurement process is currently in the award stage following the completion of a standstill period which ended on 3 February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in command and control systems and systems support services to explore collaborations or subcontracting relationships with SSS Public Safety Ltd. The direct procurement method indicates a need for swift action and expertise, making it ideal for well-established businesses capable of delivering urgent services. While the main supplier has been chosen, ancillary services, consultancy, and preparatory works may require additional input, providing avenues for different businesses to contribute and leverage partnerships within the public safety industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Support & Maintenance for Command and Control

Notice Description

This notice is to notify of the award a 6-month contract, from 1 March 2026 - 31st August 2026 to SSS Public Safety Ltd for the provision of urgent continued support and maintenance for the Authority's command and control system, while the implementation of a replacement system takes place.

Procurement Information

The award of this contract is due to unavoidable delays in the implementation of a replacement command and control system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

CPV Codes

42961000 - Command and control system

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Postcode Area
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

SSS Public Safety Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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