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Supply & Installation of Telephone System

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process for the "Supply & Installation of Telephone System" was initiated by Torridge District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bideford, United Kingdom. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically telecommunications, with CPV classifications indicating it involves telecommunications network and equipment installation along with maintenance services. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on the basis of a framework agreement with Kent County Council, referenced as Y22007. The award took effect on 11 July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 20 August 2025 to 19 August 2030, valued at £55,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications solutions, particularly those specialising in network installation and maintenance services. The contract was awarded to Gradwell Communications Ltd, an SME based in Bath, showcasing the potential for smaller firms to secure significant government contracts in the telecommunications sector. Companies with expertise in telephone network systems that can offer reliable support and maintenance will find similar opportunities well-suited to their services.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Telephone System

Notice Description

Supply & Installation of Telephone System. Including equipment, line rental, support and maintenance via Procurement Services (Kent County Council) framework agreement Y22007.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041999-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

45314200 - Installation of telephone lines

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@torridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADWELL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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