Award

The Provision of Radio Frequency Survey Equipment for British Transport Police

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 16:55

Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the procurement of Radio Frequency Survey Equipment for the British Transport Police, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has reached the award stage. The procurement, identified by the contract ID BTPCON1031, was conducted through an open competition below threshold, allowing various suppliers to participate. The contract was officially signed on 2nd October 2025, commencing on 10th October 2025, and will remain effective until 9th October 2029. This contract, valued at £171,528.70 excluding VAT, aims to supply goods within the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment" across the UK, with Technical Solutions Group Limited being the awarded supplier.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies. Such enterprises specialising in communication and telecommunication equipment can benefit from this contract by providing innovative solutions to the British Transport Police. The open competition approach and transparent award criteria highlight a commitment to fairness, encouraging diverse businesses to compete and expand their market presence by engaging with public sector clients. Suppliers with robust offerings in quality and pricing are well-suited to pursue such government contracts, potentially resulting in sustained business growth and enhanced industry reputation.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Radio Frequency Survey Equipment for British Transport Police

Notice Description

Description: Provision of Radio Frequency Survey Equipment for British Transport Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05840b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063050-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,528 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Jake Grieves
Contact Email
jake.grieves@btp.police.uk
Contact Phone
+447741605471

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP

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