Award

Firearms Earpieces

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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19 Jan 2023 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of radio communications equipment for firearms officers. The tender, titled "Firearms Earpieces," falls under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The contract period starts from 1st February 2023 and continues until 31st January 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, and the tender was awarded on 18th January 2023.

This opportunity could be of interest to businesses specialising in radio communications equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The contract offers a chance for businesses to supply goods over a four-year period, creating a stable revenue stream. Businesses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly attractive due to the delivery address requirements specified in the tender document.

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Notice Title

Firearms Earpieces

Notice Description

The Purchase of Radio communications equipment for firearms officers from Sonic Communications for an initial issue from 1st February 2023, with the option to continue using the supplier for a period of 4 years to 31st January 2027 to take into account replacements etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82e41757-5d59-45c2-bb82-d86c0f2be8d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3e9392-bf51-48c6-9a51-22b3fcc8585c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£44,831 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,831 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
PAUL EASTHAM
Contact Email
paul.eastham@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
01772 412513

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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