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DOJ PSNI Replacement of Terrestrial Digital Microwave Radio Link Equipment

POLICE SERVICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) seeking to replace its terrestrial digital microwave radio link equipment. This tender, titled "DOJ PSNI Replacement of Terrestrial Digital Microwave Radio Link Equipment," falls under the goods category, specifically classified as microwave radio equipment (CPV Code: 31711423). The active contract, valued at £4,200,000, was initiated as a tender and has a duration of 4680 days, with the contract signed on 7th November 2011. The procurement method adhered to the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which includes a standstill period allowing for challenges before contract modifications are awarded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and microwave technology, particularly those capable of supplying equipment that supports long and short-haul communications. Companies specialising in network management systems or with expertise in radio communication infrastructure would be well-placed to compete. The involvement of smaller enterprises (SMEs) in this procurement process highlights the potential for diverse players to contribute to enhancing the communications capabilities of the PSNI across Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

DOJ PSNI Replacement of Terrestrial Digital Microwave Radio Link Equipment

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Equipment purchased under this contract will be used by PSNI to build a digital microwave radio system, including network management, capable of long / short haul communications across Northern Ireland. This is to provide a radio infrastructure that is capable of supporting present communications, with the capability of expansion to meet growing demands

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02886d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000295-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711423 - Microwave radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 201114 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THIS CONTRACT THE SUPPLIER NAME WILL BE WITHHELD

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