---
title: "CradlePoint Communication System- Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e0a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# CradlePoint Communication System- Licence Renewal

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e0a

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority as the purchasing organisation, situated in Maidstone, UK. The contract, titled "CradlePoint Communication System- Licence Renewal," falls under the industry category of computer network services, aimed at renewing licenses for legacy hardware crucial for data communication in fire appliances. This procurement reached the award stage with the contract signed on 24th February 2026, and it will be active from 28th March 2026 until 21st April 2028. The procurement method was 'Below threshold - unknown', indicating it may have been a less formal process, and the contract value is set at £46,101.76 (excluding VAT). Contracting details were published on 27th February 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in computer network services, particularly those experienced with legacy hardware and data communication systems within the public sector. The awarded supplier is INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, suggesting that companies with substantial operational scale and infrastructure, able to cater to sub-central governmental needs, are well-positioned to compete for similar procurements. The extensive coverage across multiple UK regions underlines the scope and demand for businesses capable of handling widespread service delivery. This contract highlights opportunities for large-scale businesses proficient in enhancing communication systems in emergency services while navigating complex public sector requirements.

## Notice

Cradle Point is a legacy hardware installed in all fire appliances, which enables critical data communication with the Headquarters. The licencing required is specific to this hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,101 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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