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Provision for Radio Aid Systems which is specialist equipment required for pupils with a hearing Impairment S537957

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, located in Norwich, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Radio Aid Systems, specialist equipment necessary for pupils with hearing impairments. This tender, under the title "Provision for Radio Aid Systems S537957", falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The contract was awarded to SONOVA UK LIMITED, based in Warrington, UK, with a contract period starting from 1st November 2025 to 1st November 2027. The procurement was conducted below threshold using an unknown procurement method, and the award was formalised on 31st October 2025, with the contract notice published on 13th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in communications equipment tailored for educational purposes or those focusing on devices for individuals with disabilities. SONOVA UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts. Companies providing innovative, cost-effective solutions for hearing impairments, especially within educational settings, may find similar future procurement opportunities advantageous for expanding their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision for Radio Aid Systems which is specialist equipment required for pupils with a hearing Impairment S537957

Notice Description

Provision for Radio Aid Systems which is specialist equipment required for pupils with a hearing Impairment S537957 PS100000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SONOVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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