Award

TETRA Digital Radio Replacement

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2021 at 13:32

Award

04 Mar 2021 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the "TETRA Digital Radio Replacement," classified under communications equipment. This procurement, valued at £1,577,298, was conducted through a limited method without prior publication due to technical constraints, confirming that Motorola is the only licensed operator permitted to supply digital radios for the Barracuda TETRA network. The contract was signed on the 3rd of March 2021, ensuring that the need for new Motorola TETRA digital radios for the network was addressed promptly.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for large technology suppliers, especially those with expertise in communication technologies and systems. Businesses capable of providing specialised equipment that complies with stringent technical requirements will find a conducive environment for growth in this sector. The ability to work with public safety organisations such as the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service could lead to further collaborations and contracts in the future, fostering business expansion and innovation within the communications industry.

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Notice Title

TETRA Digital Radio Replacement

Notice Description

Motorola TETRA digital radios for use in Barracuda TETRA network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Motorola TETRA digital radios for use in Barracuda TETRA network.

Procurement Information

As per Reg 32.2(b)(iii) - the technological infrastructure installed on the Barracuda system details that Motorola is the only licensed operator allowed to access the Barracuda network therefore Motorola digital radios are the only equipment permissible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006375-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,577,298 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
doreen booth
Contact Email
doreen.booth@nifrs.org
Contact Phone
+44 2892664221

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4SX
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTOROLA

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