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DCS Connections

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is overseeing a procurement process titled "DCS Connections," categorized under services related to telecommunications infrastructure maintenance. This procurement involves direct awarding of services from Motorola/AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS LTD, based on their exclusive capability to provide the required connection and use of DCS services for emergency services. The project is spread across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKM. The award process stage is complete, with a contract period set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 4th January 2029. A milestone for future contract signature is scheduled for 2nd January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large telecommunications and infrastructure service providers capable of delivering advanced communication solutions within a national framework. The involvement of a major entity like Motorola highlights the scale and strategic importance of the project for businesses engaged in radio, television, communication, and related equipment industries. Companies with expertise in providing robust and resilient telecommunication services across extensive geographic regions would find this contract especially beneficial for enhancing their market presence and expanding capabilities within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

DCS Connections

Notice Description

In line with IMS2 project requirements, Motorola / Airwave to provide connection and ongoing use of DCS service (40 ports), based on resilient (4 RCS locations) connections

Procurement Information

Airwave DCS is part of the national Airwave framework and capability used by all emergency services. DCS can only be provisioned and supported by Airwave Solutions / Motorola meaning no procurement process is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084485-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£568,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cnc.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTOROLA/AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

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