Scope
Reference
LFRS 03
Description
A preferred supplier is being sought to provide a comprehensive cabling service for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). This will include • Supply, Installation, termination, labelling, testing, and commissioning of structured cabling • Repair / upgrade of existing Network and AV sockets • Installation of ceiling mounted projectors and associated cabling • Supply and installation of control panels and associated cabling to allow internal and external use of AV systems • Break / fix maintenance of above
Total value (estimated)
- £220,000 excluding VAT
- £260,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
two periods of 12 months each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply, Installation and Maintenance of IT Infrastructure | Split 60% Quality. 40% Price |
Price | 100.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
limited suppliers
Contracting authority
Lancashire Fire and Rescue
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZVM-4529-PRCY
Garstang Road
Preston
PR2 3LH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Trafford Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: managing the procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-1429-QQZQ
Talbot Road
manchester
M32 0TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West