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Purchase of 291 mobile phones

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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19 Nov 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the purchase of 291 Motorola Moto G85 5G smartphones. This procurement falls under the category of hands-free mobile telephones (CPV code 32252100), with additional classification for wireless devices. The procurement process involved seeking three quotes with a price-only evaluation method and concluded with the contract award on 13 November 2024. The delivery location is specified as RG31 7SD, Reading, England. The contract period commenced on 8 November 2024 and will end on 31 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile telecommunications, particularly those offering high-performance smartphone solutions. The procurement was suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting the emphasis on including diverse business participants. Companies like CDW Limited, the awarded supplier, benefited from this procurement process by securing a contract valued at £50,000. This tender could serve as a growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing competitive quotes and high-specification mobile devices, positioning themselves advantageously for future public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 291 mobile phones

Notice Description

As part of a proactive exercise, the fire service is planning to replace Motorola Moto G30 and G31 devices which are nearing its end of cycle use with Motorola Moto G85 5G Smartphone devices. These are high performance and better spec devices as compared to currently in use devices. MOTOROLA MOTO G85 5G SMARTPHONE DUAL-SIM RAM 12 GB / INTERNAL MEMORY 256 GB MICROSD SLOT 3 quotes price only evaluation used to award contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ef0c51-9e3f-40c2-b6e5-44992f54285b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 3 quotes price only evaluation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Shuvham Bhandari
Contact Email
bhandaris@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07785925716

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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