Planned procurement · Notice 077932-2026
Multimedia Storage
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 18 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2030
In plain English
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is testing the market for a replacement system to store, index and retrieve videos and images, for a contract of at least 3 years in Yorkshire and the Humber. This is an early information request, not open for bids yet; the tender is expected around October/November 2026, with an estimated total of £150,000 to £175,000 over the full term.
Good fit for: IT suppliers who provide media or data storage systems with indexing, retrieval and ongoing support.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender to appoint a supplier to deliver a replacement scheme of Multimedia Storage requirements. As the fourth-largest Fire and Rescue Service in the UK, WYFRS serves over 2.2 million people across 800 square miles, providing emergency coverage 24 hours a day, every day of the year. WYFRS is now looking to assess the market's interest and its ability to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, although full details will be provided in the tender opportunity. A non-exhaustive overview of the core requirements is provided as follows: The service uses a set of dedicated storage systems, indexing and retrieval of multimedia content (such as videos and images). The current storage system is now reaching the end of life and requires replacement. The replacement solution should provide WYFRS with: • A cost-effective method for storing large media files. • Reliable indexing and retrieval of multimedia content. • Continued support for compliance with GDPR requirements. The tender is expected to be issued approximately October/November 2026. The contract term is to last a minimum of 3 years. The estimated cost for the full contract term is expected to be between £150,000.00 and £175,000.00 Suppliers interested in participating are invited to email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by Monday 7th September, and if possible, provide the following information: • Main contact name, email, and phone number for follow-up communication. • Any frameworks you are currently associated with. • Confirmation of your ability to bid within the specified time frame and your capacity to deliver the cont…
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 17 Aug 2026.
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