Planning

Radio Communication Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 10:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring Radio Communication Services. This procurement is categorised under the telecommunications services industry, with a specific focus on radio, television, communication, and related equipment. The contracting authority is based in Birmingham, UK, and the procurement process is being developed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The upcoming contract is valued at approximately £25 million and is scheduled to commence from 1st January 2029, lasting until 31st December 2034. A future notice regarding the tender is expected to be published by 1st November 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with expertise in radio communication equipment and systems. Companies with robust capabilities in delivering large-scale communication services could stand to benefit from the sizable contract value. The five-year contract duration further offers considerable scope for long-term business growth and partnership with a reputable public authority. This procurement is especially suited for vendors who are well-versed in fulfilling service requirements for public sector entities, ensuring readiness for the tender announcement by late 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Communication Services

Notice Description

Provision of Radio Communication Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a59e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049481-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2029 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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