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Short-Haul Data Services for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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29 Apr 2026 at 20:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Short-Haul Data Services has been completed and awarded to BT GROUP PLC by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically IT services like consulting, software development, and internet support, indicating the industry classification (CPV) of 72000000. The project will enhance data connectivity between two sites in Birmingham, UK. This limited competition procurement involved a below-threshold method, emphasising a streamlined approach, and was signed into contract on 1st April 2026. The active contract, valued at £129,765.51, has a term from 10th April 2026 to 11th April 2031.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth to firms specialising in IT services, specifically those capable of providing reliable and high-performance connectivity solutions. Companies involved in telecommunications or IT consulting and support, particularly large enterprises like BT GROUP PLC, are well-suited to such opportunities. This contract reflects a collaboration between a public authority belonging to sub-central government and the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, presenting a stable partnership and long-term working potential.

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Notice Title

Short-Haul Data Services for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Notice Description

High-performance point-to-point fibre circuits used to connect two nearby sites without using the public internet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ea1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039550-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,765 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS 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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

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