This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 13:14

TenderUpdate

18 May 2026 at 13:39

Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:59

Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority successfully completed an open competition procurement process for the supply of 2G CSD Sim cards, essential for their backup emergency mobilising system. This procurement aimed to replace faulty SIMs to ensure continued reliable mobilisation of crews to incidents across regions in Wales, such as Carmarthen, Powys, and Pembrokeshire. The process, which moved through stages from planning in April 2026 to award in June 2026, involved a contract term of two years, with the option to renew at 12-month intervals. The authority initiated this tender with a comprehensive open competition below the financial threshold, engaging small and medium-sized enterprises, which underlines their commitment to supporting local businesses under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services and supplies, particularly those able to provide reliable Circuit Switched Data over the 2G mobile network. With a contract value shaping up to £28,800 including VAT, and a potential four-year term if renewed, it presents a lucrative avenue for growth for SMEs like Enconvo UK Limited, which actively participated and secured the award. Companies with expertise in technical and quality solutions, competitive pricing, and social value contributions would have found themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open competition methodology ensures a fair field for participating vendors, fostering innovation and economic expansion within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2G CSD Sim cards

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking quotations for the provision of 2G CSD Sim Cards. 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 Contract Term shall be for a period of two years with the option to extend by a further two years at 12-month intervals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend by a further 2 years at 12-month intervals.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054773-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENCONVO

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