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Lift GSM & Roaming Sims

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:08

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:06

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded its procurement process for the replacement of lift communication systems, necessitated by the impending shutdown of the 3G network. This contract, titled "Lift GSM & Roaming Sims", falls under the network upgrade category and involves transitioning to 4G technology to ensure compliance with emergency communication regulations BS EN 81-28. Utilising direct procurement methods without competition due to being below the threshold, the contract was signed on 16th December 2025 and is active until 30th September 2027. AVIRE TRADING LIMITED, based in Maidenhead, has been awarded the contract, focusing on delivering goods to the Bradford region, necessary for implementing the new communication systems.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunication and networking solutions. While the procurement method involved direct selection without competition, businesses with expertise in providing advanced communication infrastructure, especially those focusing on emergency systems, can consider similar contracts in future. This tender is well-suited for large-scale companies that can provide innovative solutions to upgrade existing systems, ensuring the safety and reliability of lift communications. The contract reflects an emerging demand for robust telecommunication infrastructures necessitated by technological shifts, encouraging businesses to adapt and establish themselves in this evolving industry. AVIRE TRADING LIMITED serves as an example of an enterprise effectively capitalising on this niche within the government and public sector.

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Notice Title

Lift GSM & Roaming Sims

Notice Description

The 3G network is being turned off, and the current digicoms which are used in the lifts to communicate to passengers that are trapped will be redundant. We need to replace the existing digicoms with autodials compatible with new digicoms, so a 4G solution can be achieved as soon as possible before 3G network is switched off. For the autodial's to work we need to be supplying roaming SIMs for safety. Regulations BS EN 81-28 require lifts to have emergency communication systems. Two-way communication with building security or emergency services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f693
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083305-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£32,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AVIRE TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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