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title: "Radio Communications Equipment for Breathing Apparatus"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# Radio Communications Equipment for Breathing Apparatus

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-519e0b4b-e584-49d7-a607-e40c51741670

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for the supply of Radio Communications Equipment for Breathing Apparatus by Oxfordshire County Council on behalf of the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority and the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. This contract, valued at £40,000, is classified under the goods category, specifically radio equipment (CPV code: 32344210). The contract period spans from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, following the tender period which concluded on 25 March 2022. The procurement method utilised for this process was a direct award under the Framework Agreement for Network Services 2, Lot 11.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in radio equipment and communication technologies. Given the requirement for compatibility with Thames Valley Fire Service's equipment made by Interspiro Ltd, businesses with experience in emergency services communication systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in future similar contracts. Such suppliers could expand their market presence while contributing to enhanced safety technologies within the fire service sector.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, Oxfordshire County Council and Royal Berkshire Fire Authority ("the Authorities") has identified a need for goods and services, which are available through the Framework Agreement for Network Services 2 Lot 11 Radio Services, reference RM3808, to be provided to Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS), Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS) and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) ("the Goods"). This equipment must be compatible with the latest Thames Valley Fire Service Breathing Apparatus equipment manufactured by Interspiro Ltd. Following a review of service and products offered on Lot 11 of the Framework online catalogue (the e-Marketplace) a Direct Award process will be undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877e608-a6f2-49fb-bfa2-5e0e04e860e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877e608-a6f2-49fb-bfa2-5e0e04e860e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877e608-a6f2-49fb-bfa2-5e0e04e860e0
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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