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Smartnumbers Channels

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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20 May 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has recently completed the award phase of a public procurement process titled "Smartnumbers Channels". This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry category (CPV 32524000) and covers the supply of Smartnumbers through a call-off from the GCA RM6116 - Lot 4d framework agreement. The contract is valued at £108,115.20 and involves regions across England, Scotland, and Wales, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company having been awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method and the contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in telecommunications systems. Although the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, it highlights potential growth opportunities for similar businesses to engage in future tenders with the British Transport Police or within the relevant framework agreement. Businesses with a strong presence in offering comprehensive telecommunications services across varied regions in the United Kingdom would find similar opportunities advantageous and aligned with their expansion strategies.

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Notice Title

Smartnumbers Channels

Notice Description

Call-off from GCA RM6116 - Lot 4d for the supply of Smartnumbers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ff0099-78ee-4fad-ba7e-cb3db761ad05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/911cb8d8-949f-413d-a387-7035a86772d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,115 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,115 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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