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CFCD Covert Radios and Network Connection

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Caxton House, London, conducted a procurement process titled "CFCD Covert Radios and Network Connection" to provide secure covert radios and network connections for its Counter Fraud and Compliance Directorate. The procurement, completed on 24 January 2025, falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment (CPV: 32000000). The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, had a contract period starting from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2028, with an awarded value of approximately GBP 1,107,699.76. The delivery addresses include locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of secure communication solutions, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as it highlights the demand for specialised services within the public sector. Firms with expertise in radio and telecommunication equipment, as well as those capable of providing a secure network infrastructure, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The awarded supplier, Airwave Solutions Limited, indicates the potential for companies of varying scales to participate and secure lucrative contracts within this domain.

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Notice Title

CFCD Covert Radios and Network Connection

Notice Description

Provision of secure covert radios and network connection for DWP's Counter Fraud and Compliance Directorate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed304f59-d7ea-47cd-931d-6d0b4f9afc1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b5cd1b-f491-4353-92e7-4060f1507a47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,790,552 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,107,699 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cd.digitalchannels@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

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