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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, in collaboration with the South Wales and North Wales Fire and Rescue Services, has initiated the planning phase for a procurement process concerning a contract for Mobile Data Terminal Software. The process, tagged as "planning," is driven by the need to update and re-tender the software contract, with a total estimated value of £3,600,000. An online information event is scheduled for 6th August 2026, offering potential bidders the opportunity to understand the procurement details and submission process. Interested parties must register by 4th August 2026. The procurement belongs to the services category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, and is set to be held under Welsh devolved regulations with a significant focus on sub-central government requirements. The forthcoming tender, anticipated to be advertised in August 2026, is to establish a 3-year contract, with possibilities of extension.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses within the software and IT services industry, providing data management, software supply, maintenance, and implementation services. Given the procurement's above-threshold status and compatibility with SMEs, it is particularly conducive for small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector IT market. The location focus across Wales and the potential seven-year engagement term, through possible extensions, presents a robust platform for sustainable business growth. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive IT solutions tailored to public sector needs will find this tender particularly fitting, as they can leverage their expertise to compete effectively in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mobile Data Terminal Software

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service to notify suppliers of our intentions to update and re-tender the current Mobile Data Terminal Software contract. Details of the new contract will be contained in the tender documentation, with the tender advertised in August 2026 following the engagement event. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to put a contract in place for a 3 year period with the option to extend by 48 months at 24-month intervals.

Planning Information

To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on 6th August 2026, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, as the lead on this procurement, will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. Please register your interest to bid for this opportunity via the sell2wales notice and register your place at the engagement event by contacting David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 4th August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d11a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069276-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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