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Hydra Network cyclic replacement of network switch, Wi-Fi points, control room screens and AV processors.

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has completed a procurement process titled "Hydra Network cyclic replacement of network switch, Wi-Fi points, control room screens and AV processors." This process falls under the "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" industry category and was conducted at their location in London, with the postal code SW1W 8RP. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd February 2025 and the contract period from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd March 2025. The procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold, with a total value of £51,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and related equipment, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network infrastructure and control room technologies. Given the direct procurement method used, niche businesses with expertise in critical communications systems and audiovisual processing would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Winning such contracts can foster business growth through prestigious projects with public sector clients like the British Transport Police.

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Notice Title

Hydra Network cyclic replacement of network switch, Wi-Fi points, control room screens and AV processors.

Notice Description

Hydra Network cyclic replacement of network switch, Wi-Fi points, Control room screens and AV processors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8ec7abb-8e57-453e-bdec-be83c194fc83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b8010b-5577-4a72-a0e5-6ab7a1eaf030
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbuyingteam@btp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 8RP
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICAL SIMULATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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