---
title: "Chemdata Annual Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac4d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-03"
---

# Chemdata Annual Licensing

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac4d

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the annual licensing of the Chemdata application, intended for use by Fire Control. This tender falls under the 'public authority - sub-central government' category and focuses on 'goods', specifically software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and concluded with an active contract awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd. Located in Birmingham, the authority's address is Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2029, with a gross value of £49,644. The procurement process adhered to UK legislation under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for large enterprises specialising in software solutions and information systems to engage with regional public authorities. The award to a renowned supplier like Ricardo-AEA Ltd indicates a preference for reliable and established businesses capable of providing ongoing support and updates to essential applications used in public safety operations. Companies with expertise in providing specialised software for emergency services will find similar tenders valuable for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their market presence within the government sector.

## Notice

Annual licensing of Chemdata application for use by Fire Control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052285-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,370 |

## 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052285-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052285-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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