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RA Radios

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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17 Oct 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum, a central government public authority located in Leeds, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "RA Radios" under a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The main procurement category is goods, specifically focusing on radio transmission apparatus and portable radios. The process was conducted below threshold with details pursuant to UK legislation (2023/54). The contract, valued at £61,217 (net), was awarded on 17th October 2025, with its active period extending from 20th October 2025 to 28th February 2026. It involves the procurement and supply of radio equipment to be delivered to their Leeds location.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radio communication equipment, including SMEs capable of providing portable and transmission apparatus. With NINEHUNDRED COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LIMITED, a Doncaster-based SME, securing the contract, companies with expertise in supplying radio transmission and reception equipment are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. This procurement underscores a continued demand within the public sector for reliable communication equipment, encouraging growth for suppliers in the technology and communications industry. Businesses with experience in servicing central government contracts could benefit from exploring similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

RA Radios

Notice Description

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

32344200 - Radio receivers

32344210 - Radio equipment

32344280 - Portable radios

92215000 - General Mobile Radio Services (GMRS)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,217 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NINEHUNDRED COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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