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Single Supplier Negotiation for Radio Airwaves Network

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2020 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Single Supplier Negotiation for Radio Airwaves Network." This tender involved a negotiation with Airwaves Solutions Limited, which is the sole provider of access to the airwave network by law. The procurement process was completed, with the contract awarded for a total of £80,000, covering the period from 16th July 2020 to 31st December 2022. This contract is categorised under the "Radio network" industry and specifically relates to the provision of bandwidth and network usage necessary for the CCTV service's communication with emergency services. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, without a call for competition, and the tender period ended on 1st July 2020.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications and public safety solutions, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality network services. While only Airwaves Solutions Limited was awarded the contract due to legal restrictions on suppliers, future opportunities may arise for businesses to engage in similar service provisions or collaborate with larger enterprises in this sector as the contract nears its termination. Companies with expertise in radio communications, surveillance technologies, and public sector services would find themselves well-suited to compete in upcoming tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Supplier Negotiation for Radio Airwaves Network

Notice Description

The Council's requirement is for the purchase of bandwidth and network usage on the Airwaves radio system, this allows the CCTV service to communicate with emergency services through the airwaves radio system. Airwaves is the only supplier that provides access to the airwave network by law and it is critical that the service maintains this communication licence with airwaves. This contact extension would be for 30 months until National Shutdown Date (NSD) which is currently set for 31st Dec 2022 as the Home Office has awarded a nationwide contract to EE for the future provision of this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b92c2b-aa34-4bad-a065-a28fbcdabcb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6f1ec8-06e9-46c2-830d-a4cebac69941
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32418000 - Radio network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Corrigan
Contact Email
denise.corrigan@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVES SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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