Tender

4602.EFM.SW.25 Two Way Radio System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a two-way radio system for its Estates and Facilities Management Department. This tender, identified as "4602.EFM.SW.25," falls under the services category, specifically related to radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the status currently marked as active. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this opportunity is open as a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold). Interested parties should submit their tenders by 23rd July 2025 at 12:00 noon, with the anticipated contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2028.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communication systems and services. The project is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, security, and emergency response across multiple university locations. Companies with expertise in providing multi-site communication solutions that ensure seamless connectivity between diverse teams will find this particularly suitable. The focus on establishing a reliable communication system suggests that businesses with a proven track record in radio communication infrastructure are well-positioned to meet the university's requirements and benefit from a strategic partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4602.EFM.SW.25 Two Way Radio System

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for goods and services relating to a two way radio system. Scope of Requirement: To establish a reliable, multi-site two-way radio communication system that enhances operational efficiency, security, and emergency response across multiple university locations within a minimum 8-mile radius of a central base station. The system must provide seamless communication between security teams, maintenance staff, event organisers, and administrative personnel. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 23rd July 2025 at 12:00 noon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2755f3a-5123-4cce-8a3b-752a2d61c30f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05b2c37-9e97-49ea-bffd-39b820af3b3d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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