Award

Fireground Radios

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for portable radios titled "Fireground Radios" has been successfully completed by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on portable radios, and is valued at £162,906.90. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The radios will be delivered to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 11th August 2025, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The awarded contract was announced on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses dealing in communication equipment to expand their market presence, especially those capable of providing high-quality portable radio systems tailored for emergency services. Although the procurement process has already concluded, such tenders offer potential growth areas for businesses that specialise in supplying goods to public sector organisations. Companies similar to Radiocoms Systems Limited, a large-scale supplier, would find such opportunities particularly suitable, especially those able to leverage framework agreements within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Fireground Radios

Notice Description

*** Contract Award Notice Only ****

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e992d792-936b-4e80-a757-806c93c428f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76847ba-42a3-41bf-82a9-a3c3ff060e8a
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

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,906 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,906 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Chapman
Contact Email
chris.chapman@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191441685 ext 1685

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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