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Software Support & Maintenance for Command and Control

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Buyer Address: Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, UKG31, B7 4HW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@wmfs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
185000.0 GBP
Published
23 Jan 2026, 12:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
42961000 - Command and control system
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SSS PUBLIC SAFETY LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This notice is to notify the intention to 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.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Support and Maintenance of Command & Control

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