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title: "MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems"
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buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
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# MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1785e467-bf22-4971-b44a-b6846d51aef0

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has awarded a contract for the supply and maintenance of radio communication systems under the title "MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems". This contract falls under the industry category of Radio Telephones (CPV 32236000). The procurement process went through a limited method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2025 and continue until 31st January 2027, with the delivery region specified as the North East of the United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 20th December 2024 and the award date on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents diverse opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) by engaging in the supply of radio communication equipment and associated maintenance services. Businesses specialising in telecommunication systems, particularly those offering radio communication solutions, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract, valued at £121,188.75, has been awarded to Apex Radio Systems Ltd, an SME based in Newcastle, indicating an openness to smaller scale and regional suppliers.

## Notice

MBC000456 Supply by Hire and Maintenance of Radio Communication Systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35086f6d-36e9-4431-8e62-dca3bf2bd141 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,188 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,188 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEX RADIO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32236000 - Radio telephones

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35086f6d-36e9-4431-8e62-dca3bf2bd141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35086f6d-36e9-4431-8e62-dca3bf2bd141
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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