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393_25 Telecommunications Equipment

ESPO

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 09:01

Award Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 09:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Espo, based in Leicester, England, has completed the procurement process for the telecommunications equipment framework, titled "393_25 Telecommunications Equipment." This contract encompasses the supply of two-way radios, telephones (both corded and cordless), headsets (wired and wireless), and other related equipment and accessories. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 13th February 2025, with the period closing on 28th February 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The industry category for this procurement includes walkie-talkies and telecommunications equipment and supplies, with Espo acting as the buyer and BOXXE LIMITED and DIGITAL DEVICES LIMITED as suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers within the telecommunications sector. The framework supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, which indicates that smaller enterprises stand an excellent chance to be competitive. By supplying a wide range of telecommunication products to various public sector clients, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services across the UK, businesses can expand their market reach. Additionally, potential suppliers may leverage the opportunity to enter a second framework agreement with ESPO Trading Limited, extending their services to third sector clients, fostering further business expansion beyond traditional public procurement contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

393_25 Telecommunications Equipment

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of two-way radios, telephones (corded and cordless), headsets (wired and wireless), and other associated equipment and accessories for direct delivery to ESPO catalogue customers. Lot 1 - Two-Way Radios Lot 2 - Telephones and Telephone Headsets The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68167d88-bab8-475e-b576-fb34ffebf0e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32237000 - Walkie-talkies

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BOXXE

DIGITAL DEVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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