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title: "Encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals"
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# Encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals

Buyer: LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d6faa7d-c5ae-41dd-92fa-808ce3511053

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## Summary

The Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service, based in Preston (postal code PR2 3LH), has completed the procurement process for the encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals. This tender falls under the "goods" procurement category, specifically within the radio pagers, wireless telecommunications systems, and communications equipment industries. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender period on 25th February 2025, with the contract period running from 26th February 2025 until 25th February 2031. The total award value amounts to £1,210,758 GBP, and the contract has been awarded to PageOne Communications Limited T/A Critico.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in telecommunications and communication equipment. Although this particular tender was not open to SMEs and VCSEs, large-scale organisations with capabilities in delivering sophisticated encryption and paging solutions would find this contract beneficial. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning six years, allows the successful supplier to secure revenue over an extended period and establish ongoing relationships with a notable public sector client, the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service.

## Notice

Encryption and supply of pagers and associated peripherals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8d6f4-e7f3-4908-8fa6-b0e73f761182 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,210,758 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,210,758 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAGEONE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED T/A CRITICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344220 - Radio pagers
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8d6f4-e7f3-4908-8fa6-b0e73f761182

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f8d6f4-e7f3-4908-8fa6-b0e73f761182
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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