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Local Area Network (LAN) Support & Services

KENT & MEDWAY TOWN FIRE AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Local Area Network (LAN) Support & Services" was managed by the Kent & Medway Town Fire Authority, a regional authority based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This process falls under the Information Technology Services category and was designed to secure ongoing support and maintenance of existing LAN infrastructure in Kent. The procurement method was a direct award under the GCA Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 2a, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition. The process's award stage was completed, with the contract being signed on 14th April 2026 and valued at £201,109.66. Based on a limited procurement approach, the sole supplier selected was Maintel Europe Ltd.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for established IT service providers with specialized experience in network infrastructure management and support. Companies like Maintel Europe Ltd, which already have the required scale and expertise, particularly in handling regional authority contracts, are well-suited for this type of tender. The procurement provides a collaborative framework allowing suppliers to showcase their capabilities in maintaining critical IT infrastructure, which is essential for ongoing public safety services managed by regional authorities. Additionally, it serves as a model for similar future frameworks, where companies with a proven track record in LAN support and a strong regional presence in the UK could gain a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Area Network (LAN) Support & Services

Notice Description

To provide ongoing support and maintenance of existing LAN infrastructure

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under GCA Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 2a for ongoing maintenance & support of existing LAN infrastructure

Procurement Information

Direct Award under GCA Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 2a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052024-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£201,109 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL EUROPE

Further Information

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