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DHSC:ARP: Radio Bundles - ARP 202501

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME

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14 Mar 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "DHSC:ARP: Radio Bundles - ARP 202501" to Sepura Limited. The contract, which is valued at GBP 1,305,020, involves the purchase of radio equipment and associated peripherals for installation and use on ambulances as part of an equipment refresh programme. The procurement process was selective and conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17 February 2025, the contract start date on 20 February 2025, and the contract end date on 19 February 2033.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio equipment and associated technologies, particularly large-scale suppliers like Sepura Limited. The procurement is centred around providing advanced communication tools for ambulances, which can contribute to improving emergency services infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing, supply, and installation of radio equipment are well-suited to compete for such contracts, potentially leading to substantial opportunities for growth via government partnerships.

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Notice Title

DHSC:ARP: Radio Bundles - ARP 202501

Notice Description

The contract is for the purchase of radio equipment and associated peripherals and accessories. The equipment is installation and use on ambulances under an equipment refresh programme. https://ambulanceradioprogramme.nhs.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb15212a-ec0b-46ec-bbdb-3bd32cf03502
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44402a2-3ed1-4df6-9b89-05bb1e60ce24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,305,020 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,305,020 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2033 Over 5 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
Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@arp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
03003112233

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEPURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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