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Provision of Two-Way Radios Purchase for HOIO Ecuador

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Sep 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, involved the purchase of two-way radios classified under the industry category "Portable radios" (CPV code 32344280). This open procedure resulted in an award to Omnitronec, a supplier based in Quito, Ecuador, with the contract officially starting on 6th May 2025 and concluding on 13th June 2025. The procurement aimed to provide radios for a donation to a key stakeholder of HOIO in Ecuador. Although the tender status is marked as complete, the procurement stood open for submissions until 29th April 2025, covering multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications equipment, specifically portable radios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such open procurement processes, given the suitability confirmed in the tender documents. The procurement method adopted, being above threshold, is aimed at encouraging competition and transparency, offering a robust platform for businesses to engage with government contracts and enhance their market presence through contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

Provision of Two-Way Radios Purchase for HOIO Ecuador

Notice Description

The HOIO team in Ecuador was aiming to award a sole supplier for the provision of two-way radios for a donation to a key stakeholder of HOIO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcc7284f-f815-492a-8c01-5c62f7979e04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25ff91a-3e2a-41fd-94be-13fd8e640c0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,384 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

OMNITRONEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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