---
title: "Local Area Network (LAN) Support & Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06abc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT & MEDWAY TOWN FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Local Area Network (LAN) Support & Services

Buyer: KENT & MEDWAY TOWN FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abc1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Local Area Network (LAN) Support & Services" was managed by the Kent & Medway Town Fire Authority, a regional authority based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This process falls under the Information Technology Services category and was designed to secure ongoing support and maintenance of existing LAN infrastructure in Kent. The procurement method was a direct award under the GCA Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 2a, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition. The process's award stage was completed, with the contract being signed on 14th April 2026 and valued at £201,109.66. Based on a limited procurement approach, the sole supplier selected was Maintel Europe Ltd.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for established IT service providers with specialized experience in network infrastructure management and support. Companies like Maintel Europe Ltd, which already have the required scale and expertise, particularly in handling regional authority contracts, are well-suited for this type of tender. The procurement provides a collaborative framework allowing suppliers to showcase their capabilities in maintaining critical IT infrastructure, which is essential for ongoing public safety services managed by regional authorities. Additionally, it serves as a model for similar future frameworks, where companies with a proven track record in LAN support and a strong regional presence in the UK could gain a competitive edge.

## Notice

To provide ongoing support and maintenance of existing LAN infrastructure

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under GCA Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 2a for ongoing maintenance & support of existing LAN infrastructure

### Procurement Information

Direct Award under GCA Framework RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 2a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052024-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £201,109 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT & MEDWAY TOWN 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAINTEL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052024-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org

## Provenance

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