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13 Jul 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded a public procurement process for the "Resilient Telecoms" project, awarding a contract to Airwave Solutions. The project involves the provision of operating licences to access the UK Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) network, under the central government category. The procurement process, completed without competition as it was below the threshold, took place mainly in London. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £28,784.4.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in network services. Large businesses with the capacity to manage significant government contracts could benefit from bidding on similar tenders given the direct procurement method used. As the contract focuses on telecommunications networks, companies offering innovative and resilient communications solutions would be well-suited to explore future opportunities within this space.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Resilient Telecoms

Notice Description

Airwave operating licences to access the UK Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,987 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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