Planning

PRN004586 Fireground Radios

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority is in the planning stage for the procurement of tactical radio systems specifically designed for fireground use, with a focus on communications equipment. This tender, titled "PRN004586 Fireground Radios," falls under the goods category and has an anticipated value of £400,000. The procurement process includes a pre-market engagement phase where suppliers can provide input by downloading and responding to the document by 6th May 2026. The procurement is intended to cover various regions across the UK, with the contract period expected to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extend until 2033.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers within the communications equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing innovative and reliable tactical radios for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for such entities. Businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public safety and emergency response sectors will find this tender to be a strategic opportunity to secure long-term engagements with a public authority that values resilience and cutting-edge technology. The procurement process encourages competitive offerings and innovative solutions that can enhance communication capabilities during critical firefighting operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN004586 Fireground Radios

Notice Description

NFRS is seeking information from the market on tactical radio systems for use at incidents.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to download the pre-market engagement document from our eprocurement portal, In-Tend, and submit answers to the questions contained within it. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031916-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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