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title: "Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD"
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# Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e67402a2-1ee7-4663-bb1e-83f13177cbdc

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD" has been completed by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, located in Cheshire, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Information Technology services category and involves inter-site connectivity data access services. The procurement followed a Direct Award process under the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116, Lot1a). The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited, covers a period from 26th June 2025 to 25th June 2030, including options for extension. Key stages included tender closure on 12th June 2025 and awarding on 19th June 2025 with an official publication date on 10th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on wide area network solutions. Though not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established companies in the IT sector could find valuable growth potential through participation in similar government contracts. These engagements can strengthen market presence and develop a portfolio in public sector contracts, thereby expanding business operations across diverse geographic locations including the UK, Channel Islands, and even globally, as delineated in the procurement details.

## Notice

Wide Area Network This is a call-off agreement under CCS Network Services 3 Framework, RM6116, Lot1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services following the Direct Award process. The agreement is for an initial 5 Year term, with 5 optional 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ebafc9-faff-47d8-87b0-c45cd572e01c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £913,471 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ebafc9-faff-47d8-87b0-c45cd572e01c
- 10 Jul 2025 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ebafc9-faff-47d8-87b0-c45cd572e01c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ebafc9-faff-47d8-87b0-c45cd572e01c
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirefire.co.uk

## Provenance

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