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title: "The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire & Rescue Service"
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# The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire & Rescue Service

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e2fd218-ed72-4f7a-9577-d25a1da54b40

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has awarded a contract titled "The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire & Rescue Service". This contract falls under the industry category of wide area network services, specifically classified with the CPV code 32430000. The procurement method employed was a selective process, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st June 2027. The project is located in Wellingborough, England, at postal code NN8 6GS, and was awarded on 1st June 2025, with details published on 25th July 2025. The procurement has moved from the tender to the award stage, reflecting its completion status.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were eligible to compete for this contract. Given the scale and technical nature of the services required, companies within the telecommunications sector, especially those offering inter-site connectivity and data access services, stood to benefit significantly. The awarded contract, valued at £153,304.32, provides a substantial undertaking for the supplier, Spitfire Network Services Ltd, highlighting the potential for growth and showcasing their capabilities in delivering comprehensive network solutions. Businesses with expertise in wide area network services and a track record of engaging in public sector contracts could leverage this procurement experience as a viable pathway for future collaborations.

## Notice

The Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Renewal for Northants Fire and Rescue Services, direct awarded via CCS Framework RM6116, Network Services 3, Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1ca97d-6914-4a87-bc88-a1798e07a741 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,304 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,304 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPITFIRE NETWORK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1ca97d-6914-4a87-bc88-a1798e07a741

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1ca97d-6914-4a87-bc88-a1798e07a741
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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