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20 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has completed a procurement process entitled "Personal Radios" under the industry category of small scale radio systems services. This procurement, valued at £75,000, was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project aims to provide two-way personal radio devices to enhance emergency response and incident management across the Trust's main campuses. The contract period for this procurement begins on 20th July 2026 and ends on 19th July 2029, with delivery locations specified as Maidstone, ME16 9PH, in England, United Kingdom. This procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract successfully awarded to RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS LIMITED as of 20th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in radio communications and are capable of providing innovative solutions tailored to emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, as the procurement process recognises their suitability. The contracted supplier, RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS LIMITED, exemplifies how such contracts can lead to business growth, particularly for companies with the capability to meet specific technical requirements within the healthcare and emergency response sectors. As a prominent Trust, the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust offers a platform for suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and expand their presence within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Personal Radios

Notice Description

Two-way personal radio devices to enhance emergency response and incident management across the Trust's main campuses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dcc87b9-27f5-42a6-8f3e-ad8259121c32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb396c75-eb8e-4467-bd1f-51846e23c83a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92213000 - Small scale radio systems services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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