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Crash Recovery Software Licences

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Crash Recovery Software Licences" contract, involving the acquisition of 70 software licences designed for road traffic collision incidents. This procurement, awarded to Airbus Defence and Space Limited on 10th December 2025, falls under the goods category and adheres to the legal basis of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023. Operating under a limited procurement method, the contract, identified by the ID "LFRS 209", encompasses multiple UK regions as its delivery addresses, including areas from UKC to UKK. The term of the contract began on 15th December 2025 and will extend until 15th December 2026, with opportunities for two twelve-month renewals, potentially prolonging it to 2028.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies involved in software development and IT services focused on emergency management systems. As it involves supplying software solutions for crash recovery, businesses with expertise in software packages and information systems will find it advantageous to engage with such government contracts. The procurement, although below threshold and with limited competition, presents a lucrative avenue for expanding into public sector markets, enhancing company portfolios, and building long-term relationships with public authorities like the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority.

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Notice Title

Crash Recovery Software Licences

Notice Description

Purchase of 70 x Crash Recovery Software Licences for RTC incidents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,470 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

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