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title: "Wide Area Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2c3

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Wide Area Network Services" was undertaken by the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. This procurement falls within the industry category of network connectivity and telecommunication solutions, specifically focusing on wide area network services. The tender was aimed at connecting local area networks across 28 sites within Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The procurement process, identified by the code HWFRS/192, is now in the contract award stage as of 10th December 2025, with the contract being signed on 11th November 2025. The procurement method was a direct award through the YPO Framework, classified under the limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The wide area covered includes regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others in the UK, with a contract value of £1,315,564.15.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications and network services. Although the direct award was made to MLL Telecom Ltd, businesses with expertise in wide area network services could seek similar future opportunities through frameworks like YPO or by collaborating with larger firms involved in public sector contracts. Organisations with a strong presence and operational capabilities within the UK, especially those servicing large geographic areas, would be suitably positioned to compete for related tenders. These engagements not only enhance the winning supplier’s portfolio but also consolidate their position as key players in providing essential public infrastructure services.

## Notice

YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework - 1229 Lot 1 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Wide Area Network services (WAN) are required to connect our Local Area Networks (LAN) at 28 sites across the large geographical area of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award Via YPO Framework Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework - 1229

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081505-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,315,564 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR3 8SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wychavon |
| Electoral ward | North Claines & Salwarpe |
| Westminster constituency | Droitwich and Evesham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081505-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hwfire.org.uk/

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