--- title: "The supply, delivery and installation of a VHF radio solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2016-12-07" --- # The supply, delivery and installation of a VHF radio solution Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270af23e-3908-435c-9c37-92ee6232858d.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is seeking suppliers for the supply, delivery, and installation of a VHF radio solution, with the tender titled "The supply, delivery and installation of a VHF radio solution". This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under several CPV codes related to radio equipment and installation services. The tender is currently in the active stage and the tender period is set to end on 13 January 2017. The delivery will take place at the BRC International Warehouse in Bulwick, East Midlands, with a contract period commencing on 1 February 2017 and concluding on 28 February 2017. The total estimated value of this contract is £10,000, with a minimum value of £500. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technology, especially those able to provide radio equipment and related installation services. Companies that can offer maintenance and servicing of telecommunication equipment would also be well-positioned to compete for this contract, aligning with the British Red Cross's objective to enhance their emergency response capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are identified as suitable participants for this procurement process, which could lead to valuable partnerships with a prominent humanitarian organisation. ## Notice The British Red Cross Society "Red Cross" is a humanitarian organisation that refuses to ignore people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities and when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. Red Cross wishes to establish a Contract with a suitably experienced, qualified and resourced Supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of a VHF radio solution with the option of additional services such as servicing and maintenance. The Goods and Services will be delivered to BRC International Warehouse, Bulwick, NN17 3DY and shall support Red Cross' to achieve our Corporate Strategy objectives of Refusing to Ignore People in Crisis. Please refer to the Request for Quotation document for full details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c287d4-8f17-47a8-b95b-7e6dc0a25074 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television - 32344210 - Radio equipment - 44212260 - Radio or television masts - 44212261 - Radio masts - 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment - 50333200 - Repair and maintenance services of radiotelephony apparatus - 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment - 51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment - 51320000 - Installation services of radio and television transmitters - 51330000 - Installation services of radiotelephony apparatus ## Release History - 7 Dec 2016 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c287d4-8f17-47a8-b95b-7e6dc0a25074 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10c287d4-8f17-47a8-b95b-7e6dc0a25074 7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135734 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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