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Chemdata Annual Licensing

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the annual licensing of the Chemdata application, intended for use by Fire Control. This tender falls under the 'public authority - sub-central government' category and focuses on 'goods', specifically software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and concluded with an active contract awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd. Located in Birmingham, the authority's address is Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029, with a gross value of £49,644. The procurement process adhered to UK legislation under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for large enterprises specialising in software solutions and information systems to engage with regional public authorities. The award to a renowned supplier like Ricardo-AEA Ltd indicates a preference for reliable and established businesses capable of providing ongoing support and updates to essential applications used in public safety operations. Companies with expertise in providing specialised software for emergency services will find similar tenders valuable for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their market presence within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chemdata Annual Licensing

Notice Description

Annual licensing of Chemdata application for use by Fire Control.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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