Award

MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of radio communication systems under the title "MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems". This contract falls under the industry category of Radio Telephones (CPV 32236000). The procurement process went through a limited method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2025 and continue until 31st January 2027, with the delivery region specified as the North East of the United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 20th December 2024 and the award date on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents diverse opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) by engaging in the supply of radio communication equipment and associated maintenance services. Businesses specialising in telecommunication systems, particularly those offering radio communication solutions, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract, valued at £121,188.75, has been awarded to Apex Radio Systems Ltd, an SME based in Newcastle, indicating an openness to smaller scale and regional suppliers.

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Notice Title

MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems

Notice Description

MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1785e467-bf22-4971-b44a-b6846d51aef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35086f6d-36e9-4431-8e62-dca3bf2bd141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32236000 - Radio telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,188 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,188 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEX RADIO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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