Replacement Wide Area Network for LFRS

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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24 Jun 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement conducted by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, the contract titled "Replacement Wide Area Network for LFRS" has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process used a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, in alignment with specific regulations. Although the tender status was marked as complete, the lot intended for competition was cancelled. The awarded supplier, The Networking People (TNP) Ltd, based in Lancaster, will provide the Wide Area Network (WAN) services, with the contract valued at £3,233,122.41. The award was signed on 15th January 2026, intended for delivery across various locations within the UK, with the project associated with the region served by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in network infrastructure and support. Companies that can align with the procurement criteria and possess the capability to operate within framework agreements like those established by the Crown Commercial Service could be well-positioned for future opportunities with the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority or similar regional bodies. Firms of various scales could explore partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with primary contractors, thereby capitalising on the growth opportunities within regional public services sectors. The nature of this procurement highlights a strong demand for robust and reliable technological infrastructure, beneficial for businesses looking to expand in public sector IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Replacement Wide Area Network for LFRS

Notice Description

Replacement Wide Area Network for all LFRS sites

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement Wide Area Network for LFRS via further competition

Procurement Information

Use of CCS framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059462-2026
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

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
£3,233,122 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20265 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

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