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Radio Equipment Hire

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 13:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited has completed the procurement process titled "Radio Equipment Hire," focusing on the hire and deployment of radio communication equipment essential for railway operations. Situated in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the buying organisation operates as a private utility organisation within the UK's railway industry category. The procurement stages transitioned from tender initiation on 15th September 2025 to pending award status by 2nd March 2026. The award notice is scheduled for completion by 11th March 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2026, extending until 30th April 2029, with provisions for further extensions. This competitive flexible procedure valued at £700,000 per annum entails the supply of radio systems across multiple UK regions, ensuring interoperability under UK railway regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in communication systems, particularly those capable of providing robust, scalable radio equipment. Given the procurement's focus on delivering reliable radio communication solutions aligned with safety standards, suppliers like Radio Systems Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Ramsey, UK, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The open procurement method and flexible extension options suggest potential growth avenues for businesses looking to expand their services across various railway operations and enhance their market presence in the UK rail sector. Companies excelling in health and safety, technical deliverability, and commercial cost efficiencies would find this an attractive prospect for gaining a competitive edge and fostering long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Equipment Hire

Notice Description

300 x 2 way radios, 54 x chargers & infrastructure. Equipment will be supplied across 14 sites. Tender value PS100k pa, Total contract value PS700k.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional radio handsets, docking stations and associated peripherals.

Renewal: An initial 3 year term plus an opportunity for an additional 2 x 2 year extensions based on the contract performance of the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIO SYSTEMS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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