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Open28 days left · closes midday, Monday 26 October 2026

Supply of Networking Hardware and Software

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service · Police and fire

In brief

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is looking for suppliers for IT and software and computer hardware work (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £583,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Monday 19 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 70% · Previous Experience 20% · Lead Time 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 59 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £583,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around July 2029.

What the notice says

Tender for the supply of Networking Hardware and Software for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Should I bid?

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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.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 19 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091118-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091153-2026

About the buyer

South Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceLast 12 months

Procurements

11

Awards

2

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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From notice 091118-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.