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Deaf Alerter and Refuge Alerter

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of its proprietary Deaf Alerter and Refuge Alerter solutions. This procurement falls under the industry category of support equipment within the UK, specifically targeting delivery in the UKD3 region. The process was completed using a direct procurement method identified as “Below threshold - without competition,” with the final contract awarded to ALERTER GROUP LIMITED. The contract was officially awarded on 28th July 2025, and it entails a goods contract lasting from 1st August 2025 to 1st August 2026 with a gross value of £55,200.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in support equipment for public authorities, particularly those engaged in sub-central government sectors. The direct procurement method, focused on a specific service category, suggests possibilities for similar businesses to introduce bespoke solutions that align well with institutional needs like those of the University of Salford. Companies operating within the specified geographic region and possessing expertise in proprietary alerting systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Deaf Alerter and Refuge Alerter

Notice Description

Renewal of proprietary Deaf Alerter and Refuge Alerter solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05685a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043979-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALERTER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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