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Fire Ground Radios

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Fire Ground Radios" has been completed by Norfolk County Council. This procurement falls under the Administration, Defence, and Social Security Services category and is classified as a procurement of goods. The focus of this contract is to provide effective fireground communication equipment for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. It is located in the East of England, United Kingdom, and the contract was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed with an award date on 22nd January 2026. The contract period begins on 1st March 2026 and ends on 28th February 2029, with an option for extension up to a maximum length of 5 years. The total value of the contract is £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its designation as suitable for such organisations. The contract was awarded to Radiocoms Systems Limited, highlighting the potential for businesses experienced in supplying communication equipment to participate in similar opportunities. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying tactical radio systems within the defence and social security sectors might find comparable contracts advantageous for expanding their business scope and capacity, especially those with the capability to deliver goods and services required for emergency service operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Ground Radios

Notice Description

Effective fireground communications are crucial to the work of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) in resolving incidents and ensuring firefighter safety, particularly between sectors and when breathing apparatus (BA) crews are deployed. The interoperability of communications between services at cross border and major incidents can also be critical to effective operations. The proposed contract is for the purchase of portable radio equipment and accessories for use by NFRS during incidents. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for further periods up to a maximum contract length of 5 years. The contract is a call off the CCS Network Services 3 Frameworks, Lot 1C 'Tactical Radio Systems' (reference RM6116), following a further competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3ada968-93cb-4f70-a731-93e7dc70499b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8869c44-dfc2-42fe-b037-a159cf2a84d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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