Award

Digital Radio System

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Radio System" was initiated by Nuclear Waste Services, located in Calderbridge, United Kingdom. This contract, under the industry category of radio equipment, involved the supply of radios and technical equipment for the Drigg Site, with a total value of £171,000. It followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 19th November 2025, and the contract commenced on 2nd December 2025, continuing until 31st August 2026. The procurement was awarded to Radiocoms Systems Limited on the award date of 2nd December 2025, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses producing radio equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the buyer indicated suitability for SMEs. Although the procurement has been awarded, understanding such tenders can prepare businesses for future opportunities within the public sector, especially those within the North West region of England. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality radio communication systems on time and within budget would have fared well in this process and should consider targeting similar upcoming contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Radio System

Notice Description

Supply of radios and technical equipment for Drigg Site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e97ec6c-72e8-40c5-9ab0-4759b8a236c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760591b9-2cc0-43a6-b87e-8a3c84886b3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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