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Air to Ground TETRA GEN3 Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, has recently awarded a contract titled "Air to Ground TETRA GEN3 Support" in the services category, specifically for the repair and maintenance of radio transmitters. The procurement process was completed on 2 July 2025, with the contract being signed on 3 July 2025. The project is situated in Marlow, Bucks, and involves a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, as the services can only be provided by the incumbent supplier, Chelton Limited, a large established firm known for its specialised expertise in this domain. This bridging contract spans from 2 July 2025 to 1 July 2026, with an optional extension until 1 July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with capabilities in maintaining radio communication equipment, particularly those able to provide secure storage, technical support, and equipment repairs. Firms that are original equipment manufacturers or with a strong partnership potential with OEMs may find this contract beneficial for business growth, as it allows for involvement in a critical communications infrastructure project. It caters primarily to large companies similar to Chelton Limited, with technical proficiency and experience in handling complex communication systems amid a competitive landscape dominated by limited competition due to specialised product requirements.

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Notice Title

Air to Ground TETRA GEN3 Support

Notice Description

Support, 'spares and repairs' for legacy TETRA GEN3 air to ground radio shipsets. Supplier provides secure storage, technical support, ships replacements, RMA and repairs.<br/><br/>Supplier is the Original Equipment Manufacturer / sole maintenance provider.<br/><br/>A bridging contract to maintain legacy services until solution replacement under ESN.<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-emergency-services-mobile-communications-programme/emergency-services-network

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support, 'spares and repairs' for the legacy TETRA GEN3 air to ground radio shipsets. Supplier provides secure storage, technical support, ships replacements, RMA and repairs.

Options: This contract includes an option to extend for a further 12 months from the end of the Initial term ie Initial Term: 2 July 2025 - 1 July 2026
Optional Extension Term: 2 July 2026 - 1 July 2027

Procurement Information

Support, 'spares ad repairs' for legacy TETRA GEN3 air to ground radio shipsets. Supplier provides secure storage, technical support, ships replacements, RMA and repairs.<br/><br/>Supplier is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole maintenance provider.<br/><br/>A bridging contract to maintain legacy services until solution replacement under ESN.<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-emergency-services-mobile-communications-programme/emergency-services-network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045228-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50333100 - Repair and maintenance services of radio transmitters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@arp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHELTON

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