Wide Area Network Services CPA/SPU/2762
Buyer: Cheshire Fire Authority
- Published
- 26 January 2026
- Estimated value
- £88,310
- Place of performance
- UKD6
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 006825-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-060eff
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 72000000IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300Information technology services
Description
This notice is presented on the basis of an exemption permitting direct award without competition under the Procurement Act 2023. The ground relied on is as follows:- “strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency to preserve assets or enable services to be maintained”. This award is justified because the provision of ongoing Wide Area Network Services is critical to continued operations. There is a current contract in place for the provision of such services which comes to an end on 02nd February 2026. Steps have been taken in a timely fashion to secure a new long-term contract for the provision of wide area network services with effect from 03rd February 2026 https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/view-contract?secureid=5b0b705a-ec31-46c4-ab1a-92aed8a53c67. However, given the criticality of such services to the ability to continue to provide blue light services in Cheshire and given the timing along with unexpected/ emerging risks, it is strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency to facilitate appropriate contingency arrangements to mitigate any risk of a gap in provision. This notice is presented on the basis of an exemption permitting direc…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Capita Business Services Ltd | £88,310 | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 006825-2026 · 26 January 2026
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