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CradlePoint Communication System- Licence Renewal

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority as the purchasing organisation, situated in Maidstone, UK. The contract, titled "CradlePoint Communication System- Licence Renewal," falls under the industry category of computer network services, aimed at renewing licenses for legacy hardware crucial for data communication in fire appliances. This procurement reached the award stage with the contract signed on 24th February 2026, and it will be active from 28th March 2026 until 21st April 2028. The procurement method was 'Below threshold - unknown', indicating it may have been a less formal process, and the contract value is set at £46,101.76 (excluding VAT). Contracting details were published on 27th February 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in computer network services, particularly those experienced with legacy hardware and data communication systems within the public sector. The awarded supplier is INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, suggesting that companies with substantial operational scale and infrastructure, able to cater to sub-central governmental needs, are well-positioned to compete for similar procurements. The extensive coverage across multiple UK regions underlines the scope and demand for businesses capable of handling widespread service delivery. This contract highlights opportunities for large-scale businesses proficient in enhancing communication systems in emergency services while navigating complex public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

CradlePoint Communication System- Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Cradle Point is a legacy hardware installed in all fire appliances, which enables critical data communication with the Headquarters. The licencing required is specific to this hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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