---
title: "Software Support & Maintenance for Command and Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d42"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d42.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Software Support & Maintenance for Command and Control

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d42

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is set to award a six-month contract running from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026 for crucial support and maintenance of its command and control systems. The authority, located at Fire Service Headquarters in Birmingham, has opted for a direct award procurement method due to delays in the implementation of a replacement system. The contract, valued at £185,000 excluding VAT, has been awarded to SSS Public Safety Ltd, a large supplier based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. This procurement process is currently in the award stage following the completion of a standstill period which ended on 3 February 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in command and control systems and systems support services to explore collaborations or subcontracting relationships with SSS Public Safety Ltd. The direct procurement method indicates a need for swift action and expertise, making it ideal for well-established businesses capable of delivering urgent services. While the main supplier has been chosen, ancillary services, consultancy, and preparatory works may require additional input, providing avenues for different businesses to contribute and leverage partnerships within the public safety industry.

## Notice

This notice is to notify of the award a 6-month contract, from 1 March 2026 - 31st August 2026 to SSS Public Safety Ltd for the provision of urgent continued support and maintenance for the Authority's command and control system, while the implementation of a replacement system takes place.

### Procurement Information

The award of this contract is due to unavoidable delays in the implementation of a replacement command and control system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013971-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SSS PUBLIC SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42961000 - Command and control system
- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013971-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006177-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013971-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006177-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wmfs.net/

## Provenance

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