Planning

2G CSD Sim cards

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 12:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to acquire 60 replacement 2G CSD Sim Cards. This procurement is critical to ensuring the reliability of their backup emergency mobilising system, which uses Circuit Switched Data over the 2G mobile network. An online engagement event is scheduled for 29th April 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am, where key details about the procurement and tender submission process will be shared. Interested parties must register by 28th April 2026. The tender is expected to be advertised in May 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 6th July 2026 and run for two years, with potential extensions. This procurement is governed by Welsh devolved regulations and falls under telecommunications services and equipment, specifically targeting regions in Wales.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services and equipment. The procurement process seeks suppliers who can deliver high-quality 2G CSD Sim Cards to support emergency services infrastructure reliably over the next two years. With a contract value up to £54,000, this tender provides growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the industry. Businesses with expertise in maintaining stable and secure telecommunications solutions could find this tender particularly beneficial, offering them a chance to establish and strengthen relationships with a public authority committed to improving emergency response capabilities. The engagement event and forthcoming details in the tender documentation will provide further insight into how interested companies can compete effectively for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2G CSD Sim cards

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to notify suppliers of our intentions to procure 60 replacement 2G CSD Sim Cards. Details of the new contract will be contained in the tender documentation, with the tender advertised in May 2026 following the engagement event. The aim of this procurement is to address recently identified issues with our backup emergency mobilising system, which relies on Circuit Switched Data (CSD) over the 2G mobile network. We have identified faults with our current CSD compatible SIM cards and now need to procure replacement SIMs that will continue to support CSD for at least the next two years. This system provides essential backup capability to ensure that crews are reliably and effectively mobilised to incidents. The desired contract period would be for a two-year period, with possible extensions depending on whether the infrastructure is still available to support.

Planning Information

To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Wednesday 29th April 2026, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. To register your place at the engagement event contact David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 28th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033745-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES 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
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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