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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority · Local authority

In brief

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 82 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise in preparation for a future procurement of an Asset Management System. The aim is to identify a centralised solution capable of managing CFRS's critical assets and infrastructure, including fleet, operational equipment, and hydrants. Core Functional Requirements; Any proposed Asset Management System must support the management of the following service areas: - Fleet Management (Vehicles, servicing schedules, defect reporting, cost tracking) - Operational Equipment Management (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets, radios, all operational equipment, servicing, and…Read the full description
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise in preparation for a future procurement of an Asset Management System. The aim is to identify a centralised solution capable of managing CFRS's critical assets and infrastructure, including fleet, operational equipment, and hydrants. Core Functional Requirements; Any proposed Asset Management System must support the management of the following service areas: - Fleet Management (Vehicles, servicing schedules, defect reporting, cost tracking) - Operational Equipment Management (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets, radios, all operational equipment, servicing, and defect tracking) - Hydrant Management (Inspection, maintenance, water schemes, compliance monitoring, and mapping) Desirable (Non-Essential) Capabilities; - Property Asset Management - ICT Asset Management Minimum System Capabilities The system must be able to deliver, at a minimum, the following functionalities: - Centralised storage of all critical asset data - Scheduling and management of routine and ad hoc maintenance/testing - Defect reporting and escalation workflows based on urgency - Automated alerts and reminders for servicing and inspections - Integration with stock control and ordering systems - Full asset history tracking (maintenance, testing, usage) - Servicing and maintenance records - Generation of compliance-ready reports - Remote access via tablets or mobile devices with internet connectivity - Multi-user access from any location - Seamless integration with CFRS's existing Finance and Procurement systems - Standard and custom reporting across all system data - QR code compatibility for asset identification and lifecycle tracking - User-friendly interface accessible via app or browser, supporting live data and mobile use - Support for multiple stations, locations, and asset types - Role-based access control, audit trails, data encryption, and single sign-on - Cloud-based or hybrid deployment with high availability

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069593-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 080969-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

5

Awards

3

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  • Gartan Technologies1 contract
  1. Digital Consent and Sharing Decision Making Solution

    South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNorth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon29 hours left

    £135kestimated
  2. CCM1379 - OHU Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for LincolnshireNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon41 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £82kestimated
  3. LGS-Q-004-2026 Audio Visual System

    Middlesbrough CouncilNorth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £143kestimated
  4. EV Charging Infrastructure

    National Grid UK LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, WalesVehicles and fleet, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 days leftExpress interest3 lots

    £29.9mestimated
  5. NW2964 - Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Partner Framework Agreement

    Northern Gas Networks LimitedNorth East, East of EnglandIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7.2mframework ceiling

From notice 069593-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025, last updated 9 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.