---
title: "Networking Equipment & Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ae"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ae.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2021-06-03"
---

# Networking Equipment & Support

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1ae

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## Summary

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is engaged in a procurement process for "Networking Equipment & Support". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network interfaces with a total contract value of £189,000. The tender is classified within the open procurement method and was awarded following a competitive process. The tender period concluded on 12th May 2021, after which a contract was signed on 24th May 2021, with a performance duration of five years and an option to extend for an additional year.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in networking solutions and support services. Companies offering products compatible with a Cisco Unified Communications System, as specified in the tender, will be particularly well-placed to compete. Vendors that excel in quality criteria such as lead times and ordering processes, alongside competitive pricing, will have an advantage in accessing this public sector contract. Given the sizeable contract value and commitment to ongoing support, this is a fruitful avenue for growth for firms in the telecommunications and IT services sectors.

## Notice

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service awarded a contract to a supplier to provide us with networking equipment and support. A contract has been put in place for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have awarded a contract to a supplier to provide us with networking equipment and support.

Renewal: Renewal upon expiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012471-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Next notice will be published upon expiry of contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LLANTRISANT |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8LX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30237110 - Network interfaces

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012471-2021
- 29 Apr 2021 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009252-2021
- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006717-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0360

## Provenance

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