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DHSC: ARP: COTS 4

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DHSC: ARP: COTS 4" contract, managed by the Ambulance Radio Programme based in London, involves the supply of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software to support ambulance service infrastructure and control rooms. This contract, categorised under computer-related services (CPV code 72500000), follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4.9 million, began on 26 January 2026 and runs until 25 January 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 5 February 2026. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically to the postal code area BS32 4QL.

For businesses in the IT and computer hardware sectors, especially large enterprises given the scale, this tender presents substantial opportunities for growth. With a primary focus on reliability and expertise in delivering technological infrastructure solutions, it is tailored for companies capable of providing robust hardware and software solutions compatible with emergency services. As this is part of a framework agreement, it highlights an opportunity for suppliers already pre-selected for such frameworks to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts, enhancing their reputation and potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: COTS 4

Notice Description

Supply of COTS hardware and software in support of ARP ambulance service infrastructure and control room.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89e39f72-3fdd-4bb1-b10a-4d24a4e7db05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc274548-0a73-4b45-a5c3-7f88360c1912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 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
AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Krishna Rae
Contact Email
kris.rae@arp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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