Award

EBAC radio replacement

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EBAC radio replacement", led by Exeter City Council, has reached the Award stage. This initiative falls under the category of goods and involves equipment for radio communication. The project, situated in the United Kingdom, specifically targets the UKK4 region, with the delivery of 250 Motorola radios and associated equipment. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, reflecting a below-threshold procurement approach. The contract was signed on 19th August 2025, with the delivery period stretching from 1st September 2025 to 1st December 2025, marked by a total value of £115,461.61.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio equipment and communication technologies. SME businesses, like PCE Technology, which successfully secured the contract, are well-placed to compete in similar limited competition procurements by leveraging their niche expertise. Firms with capabilities in providing advanced communication infrastructure and a demonstrable track record in delivering quality goods within specified timeframes may find similar tenders to be instrumental in expanding their operations and gaining visibility within the public sector procurement framework.

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Notice Title

EBAC radio replacement

Notice Description

250 motorola radios and associated transmitting equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050218-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,461 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eccprocurement@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PCE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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