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Communication Circuits

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a public procurement process for communication circuits, notably focused on site-to-site services within the telecommunications sector (CPV: 64200000). The process employed a limited procurement method, culminating in an award to British Telecom, with the applicability of the Crown Commercial Framework RM6166 Lot 1A for direct award. The contract, valued at £308,627, was signed on 19th May 2026, covering various regions across the UK, including Tyne and Wear. This award marks the procurement stage as complete under the legal basis of CELEX directive ID 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those capable of providing robust communication circuit solutions. While the procurement was awarded through a direct process without prior competition, future calls for tenders from similar frameworks can offer participation potential for both large corporations and SMEs, adept at delivering innovative telecommunication services that address emergency services' specific needs. Engaging in public sector contracts can foster growth through sustained governmental relationships and substantial contract values like the one awarded to British Telecom.

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Notice Title

Communication Circuits

Notice Description

Site to site communication circuits.

Procurement Information

Crown Commercial Framework RM6166 Lot 1A Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£308,627 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR 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
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM

Further Information

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