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Encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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22 Dec 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the supply and encryption of pagers and associated peripherals. This contract, titled "Encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals", falls under the goods category with a CPV code classification of Radio pagers. The procurement method was limited, proceeding without prior publication of a call for competition, and it was conducted under the CCS RM6116 framework established under PCR2015. The contract was awarded to PageOne Communications Limited T/A Critico, with contracts titled "Supply of pagers with associated peripherals" and "Encryption of pagers" both signed on 26 February 2025. The delivery is intended for the UKD4 region, which encompasses Lancashire.

This contract presents avenues for growth for businesses in the telecommunications equipment sector, especially those specialising in wireless telecommunications systems and communications equipment. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, advanced encryption technologies, and flexible supply solutions are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Regional suppliers who can meet the delivery requirements in the North West of England, particularly around Preston, may have strategic advantages due to their proximity to the contracting authority's location. Large-scale suppliers like PageOne Communications Limited, who have demonstrated their capability in the sector, can expand their business footprint by participating in such public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals

Notice Description

Call off contracts for encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of current alerters with the supply and encryption of pagers and associated peripherals

Options: 3 year initial term with the option to extend up to a further 3 years

Procurement Information

This is a call off contract via the CCS RM6116 framework established under PCR2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085205-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344220 - Radio pagers

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Lucia Clark
Contact Email
luciaclark@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAGEONE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED T/A CRITICO

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