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Airwaves contract

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2024 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for an Airwaves contract, under which Traffic Enforcement Officers will use radio devices accessing the Airwaves network to monitor parking across Sheffield. This contract, classified under the "Radio network" industry category, will cover the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Key dates include the awarding decision taken on 17 June 2024, with the contract period beginning on 1 January 2025 and ending on 31 December 2026. This direct award procurement method, valued at £84,266, was facilitated through a process focusing on the rapid and targeted acquisition of goods, highlighting the urgency and importance of maintaining effective communication for traffic enforcement operations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of radio communication equipment, especially those capable of providing robust and secure network solutions. While Airwaves Solutions Ltd has been awarded this contract, companies looking to enter similar procurement opportunities in the future should focus on developing competitive offerings that cater to public sector needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited given the suitability criteria outlined by Sheffield City Council, ensuring a diverse and competitive supply chain.

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Notice Title

Airwaves contract

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council Parking Services employ circa 40 Traffic Enforcement Officers to monitor the parking across the city. These staff work alone on the streets and require the use of radio devices which have access to the Airwaves network. the decision to enter into contract taken by the officer with the delegated authority on 17/06/2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce7c5d78-7563-4b20-b1bd-812d352a9ad2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a022463f-5d54-4ef2-8ca9-364ce7e3c5f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32418000 - Radio network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,266 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,266 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVES SOLUTIONS

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