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Radios for NFRS for the Emergency National Radio Network - S497247

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Norwich, has completed the tender process for supplying radios for the Emergency National Radio Network, specifically for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). The tender, titled "Radios for NFRS for the Emergency National Radio Network - S497247", falls under the goods category and was awarded to Airwave Solutions Limited. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", with the related process identified as a contract award. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2025, with a term starting on 28th April 2025 and ending on 31st May 2028. The location of the contract performance is within the UK, focused primarily on providing portable radios as classified under the CPV code 32344280.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of radio communication equipment, especially those able to deliver specialised products for emergency services. Although the procurement was completed under a direct award, indicating a specific need or pre-existing vendor relationship, similar businesses might find prospects in future tenders or renewal opportunities. Companies that excel in supplying high-quality, regulatory-compliant communication solutions can leverage this information to explore avenues in public sector contracts similar to Norfolk's requirement, aiming to enhance their footprint within governmental networks and emergency services support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radios for NFRS for the Emergency National Radio Network - S497247

Notice Description

The Emergency National Radio Network is supplied by Airwave under NPC61713. The radios that NFRS need to use to operate on this network are only supplied by Airwave. Although the Radio Network contract is now expected to end 31/03/2028 the prior exemption for the supply of radios (ref: EX60083) ends on 31/03/2025. This request is for a new exemption to cover the intervening

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029540-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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