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2G CSD Sim cards

  • First published: 07 May 2026
  • Last modified: 07 May 2026
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Summary

OCID:
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Published by:
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Authority ID:
AA0484
Publication date:
07 May 2026
Deadline date:
04 June 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking quotations for the provision of 2G CSD Sim Cards.

The aim of this procurement is to address recently identified issues with our backup emergency mobilising system, which relies on Circuit Switched Data (CSD) over the 2G mobile network. We have identified faults with our current CSD compatible SIM cards and now need to procure replacement SIMs that will continue to support CSD for at least the next two years. This system provides essential backup capability to ensure that crews are reliably and effectively mobilised to incidents.

The Contract Term shall be for a period of two years with the option to extend by a further two years at 12-month intervals.

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Scope

Procurement reference

PA23GSITQ1

Procurement description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking quotations for the provision of 2G CSD Sim Cards.

The aim of this procurement is to address recently identified issues with our backup emergency mobilising system, which relies on Circuit Switched Data (CSD) over the 2G mobile network. We have identified faults with our current CSD compatible SIM cards and now need to procure replacement SIMs that will continue to support CSD for at least the next two years. This system provides essential backup capability to ensure that crews are reliably and effectively mobilised to incidents.

The Contract Term shall be for a period of two years with the option to extend by a further two years at 12-month intervals.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL24 - Powys
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
  • UKL18 - Swansea
  • UKL14 - South West Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

45000.00 GBP to 45000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

29 June 2026, 00:00AM to 28 June 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 28 June 2030

Contracting authority

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Fire Service Headquarters

Town/City: Carmarthen

Postcode: SA31 1SP

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-9888-YDYX

Contact name: David Williams

Email: dh.williams@mawwfire.gov.uk

Telephone: +3706060699

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 64200000 - Telecommunications services
  • 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Delivery regions

  • UKL24 - Powys
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
  • UKL18 - Swansea
  • UKL14 - South West Wales

Lot value (estimated)

45000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

54000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

29 June 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

28 June 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

28 June 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

option to extend by a further 2 years at 12-month intervals.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Technical/Quality

Description

Technical/Quality

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Price

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Description

Social Value

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

04 June 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

28 May 2026, 17:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Documents

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix D - Welsh Language Standards Questionnaire

ID

L-2

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix C - Station Location Information

ID

L-3

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix B - Terms and Conditions

ID

L-4

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix A - Welsh Procurement Specific Questionnaire

ID

L-7

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

ITQ Part 2

ID

L-8

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

ITQ Part 1

Coding

Commodity categories

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Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
14 April 2026
Deadline date:
28 April 2026 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Publication date:
07 May 2026
Deadline date:
04 June 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

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