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title: "Network and Server support including security and resilience"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37e94e59-7b03-482d-b9ba-bdaebc7d1b03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-11-01"
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# Network and Server support including security and resilience

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37e94e59-7b03-482d-b9ba-bdaebc7d1b03

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Network and Server support including security and resilience." This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11 August 2021. The contract itself commenced on 1 October 2021 and will continue until 30 September 2024. The service is expected to be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network management and software development. Companies that offer consulting services related to IT security and resilience would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the increasing demand for robust IT infrastructure and support services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a viable chance to engage in future opportunities with authorities looking for capable suppliers in this field.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract for Network and Server support including security and resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc5b0a-8ef5-43cc-b8b8-68a33008ffe3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLR NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212214 - Network operating system software development services
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc5b0a-8ef5-43cc-b8b8-68a33008ffe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc5b0a-8ef5-43cc-b8b8-68a33008ffe3
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38878&B=BLUELIGHT
  https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rbfrs.co.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

## Provenance

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