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DWP Covert Surveillance Ancillaries - 24/25

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Apr 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for covert surveillance ancillaries for CFCD operations, under the title "DWP Covert Surveillance Ancillaries - 24/25". This procurement falls under the category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" and includes delivery to locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was made on 18 March 2025 and the contract period runs from 27 March 2025 to 26 March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and involved an amount of GBP 43,320.25.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and telecommunication equipment, particularly those experienced with covert surveillance technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable participants for such tenders. The award was given to Sepura Limited, indicating potential growth prospects for companies within similar domains or those looking to partner or supply ancillary services and equipment in related fields. The DWP's commitment to transparency and efficient procurement operations provides a stable environment for market opportunities and business enhancement.

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Notice Title

DWP Covert Surveillance Ancillaries - 24/25

Notice Description

Covert ancillaries for SC21 radios to support CFCD operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f0034cf-8b12-4dd7-8d46-db5383f2a137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70913875-428c-4fe7-961f-b3f78f2771cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEPURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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