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Provision of Radio Equipment

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of radio equipment, with Radiocoms Systems Ltd awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is specifically for radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement process was conducted under a limited method, falling below the competition threshold, signifying limited competition. The contract commenced on 20th November 2025 and will remain active until 20th November 2027, with an option to purchase additional goods over the two-year duration. The council, situated in Blackburn, will facilitate this procurement for itself and other councils within its CCTV hub located in the UKD41 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises that can provide high-quality radio equipment and related services. Businesses keen on expanding their service portfolios in governmental sectors would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Radiocoms Systems Ltd, a company with an address in London, has already secured this contract, demonstrating a successful track record in the industry, which indicates that businesses with similar capabilities and scales could effectively compete for similar opportunities. This procurement offers a clear pathway for businesses to establish long-term service and supply arrangements with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radio Equipment

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a contract for the provision of radio equipment over the next 2 years for itself and other Councils who are part of the CCTV hub.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075017-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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