Planning

WALKIE-TALKIES, ANCILLARY RADIO TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION APPARATUS FRAMEWORK

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 11:33

Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "WALKIE-TALKIES, ANCILLARY RADIO TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION APPARATUS FRAMEWORK". This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus, and is targeted for the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is framed as being above threshold and aims to set up a framework agreement. An important milestone date for market engagement is scheduled for 31st July 2025, providing a key deadline for interested parties. The entire contract period is planned from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2029, with a total value of up to £960,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in radio communication apparatus to secure a long-term contract with a public authority. Firms that are adept at providing walkie-talkies and ancillary transmission equipment will find this framework particularly advantageous. Moreover, the procurement process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling a broad spectrum of businesses to participate. With a clear focus on creating a framework agreement, businesses can not only gain immediate project opportunities but also position themselves as preferred suppliers for continuous future work.

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Notice Title

WALKIE-TALKIES, ANCILLARY RADIO TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION APPARATUS FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

Please refer to the attached documents on our Procurement Portal which can be found here: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Planning Information

Please refer to the attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035753-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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