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title: "Wide Area Network (WAN)"
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# Wide Area Network (WAN)

Buyer: DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-869bc6e8-2448-4310-99d4-d5d872443298

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Wide Area Network (WAN) contract is initiated by the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This complete tender process relates to the telecommunications industry, specifically involving the establishment of a robust MPLS circuit-based WAN that will interconnect 57 DWFRS sites across Dorset and Wiltshire. The contract, awarded to British Telecommunications PLC, is valued at £662,507 and has a contract period starting from 10th September 2018 and concluding on 9th September 2025. The tender was originally published on 25th September 2018, following a short form further competition under the framework agreement RM1045 Network Services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly those equipped to provide operationally robust solutions for large geographic areas. Given its scope, companies with experience in delivering complex WAN implementations, particularly those with a strong understanding of military, emergency service, and public sector requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract’s long duration also expounds opportunities for ongoing services and support, potentially benefiting firms that offer maintenance and improvement of network services throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

## Notice

DWFRS wish to purchase an operationally robust, MPLS circuit-based Wide-Area Network (WAN). This will connect together a total of 57 DWFRS sites across the two counties of Dorset and Wiltshire consisting of 49 Fire Stations, 2 Data Centres (1 of which is also a Fire Station), 1 Fleet workshop, 2 Training Centres and 3 office buildings (including Service Headquarters). Short Form Further Competition Framework Agreement Reference: RM1045 Network Services (Lot 1) Data Access Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6ad1e2-76bf-4969-ab3f-82e85bbc95f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £662,507 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £662,507 |
| 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 | DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6ad1e2-76bf-4969-ab3f-82e85bbc95f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6ad1e2-76bf-4969-ab3f-82e85bbc95f0
  25th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24619&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31617
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dwfire.org.uk

## Provenance

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