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Alarm Communication Equipment for the Councils Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:15

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:12

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of alarm communication equipment for its Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to BOLD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED on 12 December 2025, with the contract period running from that date until 30 April 2030. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting alarm systems and alarm-monitoring services. The Council adopted a 'direct' procurement method below the competitive threshold, indicating a straightforward acquisition process. The complete status of the tender as of 2025 suggests that all necessary procedures have been finalised.

With the award valued at approximately £141,000 (gross amount £169,200), this tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in alarm systems and monitoring services. BOLD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, as the supplier, exemplifies a successful candidate for such contracts, especially those with the capability to manage phased replacements over a multi-year period. Companies in security systems, monitoring technologies, and related sectors might find similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio by meeting the council’s needs for innovative and reliable alarm communication solutions.

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Notice Title

Alarm Communication Equipment for the Councils Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

Notice Description

To support the change in transmission equipment which allows sites to communicate. This enables the monitoring of alarms for the council, external customers as well as councils lone worker system. We will look to phase compatible replacements over 5yrs inline with annual service visits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLD COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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