Tender

CRCL Hire of Radios and associated operator licenses & equipment

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is seeking tenders for the "Hire of Radios and associated operator licenses & equipment" under the procurement category of goods. The project involves leasing portable radios and associated equipment, along with OFCOM licenses, across 13 operational locations. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest and submission by 12:00 on 20 March 2025. The tender process follows a restricted procedure, with invitations to participate in the second stage being sent out on 20 April 2025. The total estimated value of the procurement is £800,000, with the contract period spanning 1080 days.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in radio communications, telecommunication equipment, and related services. Companies providing portable radios, radio equipment, and multiplex tools would be well-suited to compete. The procurement's restricted nature and significant contract value favour well-established businesses capable of managing large-scale, long-term projects. The successful bidders will support Chiltern Railways' operations across its extensive network in regions including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire.

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Notice Title

CRCL Hire of Radios and associated operator licenses & equipment

Notice Description

Hire of Radios and associated operator licenses & equipment across the 13 operational locations in the business.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lease of portable radios and associated equipment & operating OFCOM licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e729
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006941-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

32344100 - Portable receivers for calling and paging

32344210 - Radio equipment

32344260 - Radio and multiplex equipment

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Wayne Basson
Contact Email
procurement.department@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLI London

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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