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Purchase of Fire Ground Radios

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process regarding the purchase of fire ground radios has been completed under the authority of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, headquartered in Preston, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 31st March 2026, falls within the category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. Although the tender initially included the procurement of up to 500 fire ground radios, the status of this lot was ultimately cancelled. The contract utilises a 'limited' procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to it falling outside the usual directive scope. Radiocoms Systems Ltd has been the designated supplier, with the contract value amounting to £539,051.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in telecommunications equipment, particularly those experienced in providing critical communication tools for emergency services. Large-scale suppliers, such as Radiocoms Systems Ltd, which have the capacity to manage substantial orders, are especially well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. With a focus on communication equipment, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and reliable delivery infrastructure across multiple UK regions may find profitable avenues for expansion through similar contracts, even though this particular award used an accelerated procurement method under a framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Fire Ground Radios

Notice Description

Purchase of radios for the roll out

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of up to 500 fire ground radios

Procurement Information

Use of ccs framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067976
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029798-2026
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

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
£539,051 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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