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Alerter System Support and Maintenance

KENT & MEDWAY TOWN FIRE AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent & Medway Town Fire Authority has awarded Smye-Rumsby Ltd a contract for the support and maintenance of their Alerter System. This contract, titled "Alerter System Support and Maintenance," falls under the communications system maintenance services category. It involves ongoing maintenance until the current alerting system is replaced, and includes costs for annual inspections and potential expenditures for new hardware replacements as needed. The contract period starts on 1 January 2027 and ends on 31 December 2028, with the procurement completed through a direct award method due to the repeat nature of services required. The location for this tender is in the UKJ4 region, United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in communications systems maintenance, especially those with expertise in public sector contracts, may find opportunities for growth through services similar to those outlined in this tender. SMEs like Smye-Rumsby Ltd, with capabilities in maintaining complex systems and providing ongoing support, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This type of tender offers scope for continuity and expansion in government contract work, ensuring steady demand for technical support services. Potential bidders should have the capability to address end-of-life hardware challenges and adapt to evolving technological solutions within the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alerter System Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

This is a below-threshold direct award for an ongoing support and maintenance contract which will be required until such time as the current alerting system is replaced. This relates to the Control Programme, CAD Replacement project which is currently in implementation. In addition, there is a cost for Annual Inspection of System, Aerial,Feeder and Battery Back-up (48 sites) plus estimated expenditure of up to PS10k for new FAS as and when required to replace EOL hardware in this interim period whilst the new solution implementation is underway.

Procurement Information

Repeat services for ongoing maintenance and support of alerter system which will be replaced as part of new CAD solution implementation (Est. Jan 2028)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068363
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034365-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,108 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT & MEDWAY TOWN 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

SMYE-RUMSBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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