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title: "Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78e07018-0170-49f7-b832-a402bcf68107"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78e07018-0170-49f7-b832-a402bcf68107

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service, under the title "Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority," focuses on acquiring software packages and information systems. This contract falls within the industry category of services and is set in the United Kingdom's West Midlands region. As a selective procurement method, it involves a call-off from a HealthTrust Europe Framework Agreement, culminating in the award stage on 1st April 2026. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2026, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, offering a substantial value of £155,818.66.

This tender presents substantial opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Small to mediums-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria favouring them, although voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specified in the suitability. Given the framework approach, businesses with prior framework involvement can leverage this tender to strengthen their market position. Companies that can supply firewall solutions and software packages will find this contract particularly advantageous, opening avenues for growth through strategic partnerships with entities like Boxxe Limited, the supplier awarded the contract.

## Notice

Firewalls and licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority Call off from a HealthTrust Europe Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b3a1f4-59a2-4081-a214-79cd144cca98 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,818 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b3a1f4-59a2-4081-a214-79cd144cca98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b3a1f4-59a2-4081-a214-79cd144cca98
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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