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Supply of Networking Hardware and Software

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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25 Sep 2026 at 16:09

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25 Sep 2026 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is buying networking hardware and software for its operational IT infrastructure. The requirement covers computer equipment and supplies, networking and internet software packages, and associated hardware installation. It is a goods procurement with related software and installation services. The equipment and services are for the Service, based at its headquarters in Llantrisant, and delivery is specified for Wales. The scope also allows the buyer to purchase additional networking equipment and related services during the contract. The arrangement is intended to provide the Service with a single supplier for its networking hardware and software needs, rather than dividing the requirement between multiple suppliers.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, and the process reached tender. There is one lot. The stated estimated value is £583,000 excluding VAT (£700,000 including VAT). Questions were due by 5pm on 19 October 2026, and bids by noon on 26 October 2026. The contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with a possible 12-month extension by agreement, to 30 November 2030. The buyer plans to award by 9 November 2026. Price carries 70% of the evaluation, previous experience 20%, and lead time 10%. Bidders must meet economic and technical selection criteria set out in the tender pack. The contract is a single-supplier framework, with no reopening of competition for call-offs.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide networking hardware and software, computer equipment, installation and related services through a single-supplier arrangement. The specification includes the potential for further purchases of networking equipment and services over the contract, so bidders need capacity to support ongoing requirements, not just an initial supply. Previous experience is a stated part of evaluation, while lead time also contributes to the score, favouring suppliers able to demonstrate relevant delivery experience and responsive fulfilment. The tender is marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers will need to satisfy economic and technical selection requirements described in the tender pack; those seeking detail on the requirements should review it before deciding whether to bid. No particular accreditation or named technical standard is identified in the published procurement information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Networking Hardware and Software

Notice Description

Tender for the supply of Networking Hardware and Software for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional networking equipment and services, relevant to the contract may also be purchased throughout the contract term.

Renewal: 12 month contract extension if agreed by both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091153-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£583,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£583,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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