--- title: "Supply of Networking Hardware and Software" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "South Wales Fire and Rescue Service" published: "2026-09-25" --- # Supply of Networking Hardware and Software Buyer: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077ad8.json) ## Summary South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is buying networking hardware and software for its operational IT infrastructure. The requirement covers computer equipment and supplies, networking and internet software packages, and associated hardware installation. It is a goods procurement with related software and installation services. The equipment and services are for the Service, based at its headquarters in Llantrisant, and delivery is specified for Wales. The scope also allows the buyer to purchase additional networking equipment and related services during the contract. The arrangement is intended to provide the Service with a single supplier for its networking hardware and software needs, rather than dividing the requirement between multiple suppliers. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, and the process reached tender. There is one lot. The stated estimated value is £583,000 excluding VAT (£700,000 including VAT). Questions were due by 5pm on 19 October 2026, and bids by noon on 26 October 2026. The contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with a possible 12-month extension by agreement, to 30 November 2030. The buyer plans to award by 9 November 2026. Price carries 70% of the evaluation, previous experience 20%, and lead time 10%. Bidders must meet economic and technical selection criteria set out in the tender pack. The contract is a single-supplier framework, with no reopening of competition for call-offs. This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide networking hardware and software, computer equipment, installation and related services through a single-supplier arrangement. The specification includes the potential for further purchases of networking equipment and services over the contract, so bidders need capacity to support ongoing requirements, not just an initial supply. Previous experience is a stated part of evaluation, while lead time also contributes to the score, favouring suppliers able to demonstrate relevant delivery experience and responsive fulfilment. The tender is marked suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers will need to satisfy economic and technical selection requirements described in the tender pack; those seeking detail on the requirements should review it before deciding whether to bid. No particular accreditation or named technical standard is identified in the published procurement information. ## Notice Tender for the supply of Networking Hardware and Software for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional networking equipment and services, relevant to the contract may also be purchased throughout the contract term. Renewal: 12 month contract extension if agreed by both parties ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091153-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £583,000 | | Lots value | £583,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service | | Locality | LLANTRISANT | | Postcode area | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF72 8LX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 51611100 - Hardware installation services - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2026 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091153-2026 - 25 Sep 2026 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091118-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091153-2026 25th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091118-2026 25th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=380551 ITT Part 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=380553 ITT Part 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=380554 Appendix A - Pricing Schedule - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=380555 Appendix B - T&C's - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=380556 Business Continuity Audit Report - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=380557 WPSQ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ViaSell2Wales - https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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