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title: "DS292-19 Wide Area Network"
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buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# DS292-19 Wide Area Network

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9860eff-bb35-46b1-8a07-bf4467d47bcd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DS292-19 Wide Area Network" contract is being conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan fire and rescue service in England. This tender falls under the industry category of networking software, with a total value of £429,000. The contract aims to replace the current MPLS type Wide Area Network and Managed Internet services, necessitated by the end of the current contract term. The contract is set to commence on 9th November 2020 and run until 8th November 2023. This procurement utilises a selective method, with the procurement stage being complete as of the awarded contract date on 28th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT and networking services, due to the specific requirements of managing critical emergency services networks. Businesses that provide MPLS networks, internet services, and related hardware would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the scope of the contract includes both technical and operational elements necessary for supporting a blue light service organisation. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate growth for SMEs in the tech sector, positioning them to collaborate with essential public services.

## Notice

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan fire and rescue service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset (including Torbay and Plymouth). We have 85 fire stations, the second largest number in England and over 1,900 committed and dedicated staff who work tirelessly to protect the 1.7 million people who live in our counties. Using Crown Commercial Services RM3808 - Lot 1 - The Authority is looking to replace our current provision of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) type Wide Area Network (not just internet lines) and Managed Internet due to the end of our current contracted term. As a blue light service potential contracts should be aware that we run critical emergency services over our network. The scope of the contract will include: * Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) type Wide Area Network * Managed Internet Connection * Hardware Outside of Scope * Fixed line telephony

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91839f44-a432-426d-a99a-5580ac9e0d3e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £429,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £429,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHSPEED OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91839f44-a432-426d-a99a-5580ac9e0d3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91839f44-a432-426d-a99a-5580ac9e0d3e
  4th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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