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title: "VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE (VDI) SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SOLUTION FOR WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE (VDI) SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SOLUTION FOR WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8795311-9d91-45a8-b1c2-a7f9f6dad024

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service has successfully completed the procurement process for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) software and hardware solution, valued at £99,880. The contracting authority initiated the tender to enhance their ICT framework, particularly to support 240 task workers through the necessary server hardware. The tender period concluded on 25 July 2017, with the contract commencing from 1 August 2017 and extending until 20 July 2022. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, under the network infrastructure category and took place in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in technology and infrastructure services. Companies that specialise in server hardware, network solutions, or VDI software could find this contract relevant and beneficial for their growth. With the contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, there is potential for future engagements or sub-contracting opportunities within this scope of service, allowing businesses to expand their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority (WMFRA) ICT are looking to move to a VDI platform to replace our Station based PC's, we are therefore looking at procuring the server hardware necessary to support 240 VDI Task Workers with built in resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378004f6-3c26-4cf4-938e-0db06ba0bf2d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 20 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,880 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2017 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378004f6-3c26-4cf4-938e-0db06ba0bf2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378004f6-3c26-4cf4-938e-0db06ba0bf2d
  1st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

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