Award

CPU 8013 - NCC Airwave Access Licences

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Nottingham City Council, located in Nottingham, England, has awarded a contract titled "CPU 8013 - NCC Airwave Access Licences" under the industry category of Telecommunications Services. The process involved a direct award method, resulting in a contract valued at £188,711.4. The procurement is now at the award stage, with the contract period set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, and the delivery location specified as the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The final date for awarding was 31 March 2025, when Airwave Solutions Limited was announced as the successful supplier.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for large-scale telecommunications firms capable of providing specialised access licences. Businesses that can deliver robust and comprehensive solutions in line with the needs of public sector clients, specifically those with experience in working with council authorities, are well-suited to competently compete in similar opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio within the public sector and pave the way for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 8013 - NCC Airwave Access Licences

Notice Description

NCC Airwave Access Licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93c2b65d-1d32-49ca-9ace-b1a98e2146cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844419a7-7128-4b26-bda3-0ba1233b9529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£188,711 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,711 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sana Iqbal
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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