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Public Address Equipment

FCDO SERVICES

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:39

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract to purchase Public Address Equipment, under a direct award method valued at up to £1 million over three years. The process was driven by bespoke equipment specifications and occurred under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract locations span across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and others, ensuring broad coverage. The procurement, categorized under "goods" in hardware, has been awarded to ZENITEL GB LTD, with the contract set to commence on 18th March 2026 and conclude on 17th March 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in public address systems and associated hardware to expand their market presence within the UK, especially those able to tailor their offerings to bespoke specifications. While the direct award method limits competition, companies capable of meeting specific client needs, particularly in central government service, could enhance their reputation and secure further contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in related industries may find avenues for growth by exploring similar procurement frameworks within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Public Address Equipment

Notice Description

FCDO Services require the ability to purchase Public Address Equipment. A 3 year call off contract will be placed with the ability to call off up to the value of a PS1M over the contract term. To be clear this contact is non commitment in terms of spend.

Procurement Information

Customer drive - Equipment is pre configured to bespoke specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017161-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZENITEL GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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