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title: "ESN Routers"
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# ESN Routers

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-072461e9-98d2-4a20-8ecf-e7692e104562

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE acquiring ESN Compliant routers valued at £135,000 for use by both itself and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. This tender, categorized under network routers (CPV code: 32413100), was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 16 March 2021 and will conclude on 15 March 2022. When the tender closed on 12 February 2021, it marked the final date for submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), engaged in the manufacturing or supply of network equipment. Potential candidates that specialise in advanced networking technologies or similar services would be well-suited for this contract, enabling them to expand their market reach within the public sector through collaboration on critical infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The Authority will be purchasing ESN Compliant routers for use on the ESN Essential and ESN Critical bearer by DSFRS, and also on behalf of Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS). The Authority is the lead contracting body for this procurement with DWFRS as a Cluster Member as per RM6068 Call-Off Schedule 12.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2601d045-35c4-43c5-9ecd-d75b6bb13786 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2601d045-35c4-43c5-9ecd-d75b6bb13786

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2601d045-35c4-43c5-9ecd-d75b6bb13786
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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