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title: "Single Supplier Negotiation for Radio Airwaves Network"
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# Single Supplier Negotiation for Radio Airwaves Network

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68b92c2b-aa34-4bad-a065-a28fbcdabcb8

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## Summary

Durham County Council has conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Single Supplier Negotiation for Radio Airwaves Network." This tender involved a negotiation with Airwaves Solutions Limited, which is the sole provider of access to the airwave network by law. The procurement process was completed, with the contract awarded for a total of £80,000, covering the period from 16th July 2020 to 31st December 2022. This contract is categorised under the "Radio network" industry and specifically relates to the provision of bandwidth and network usage necessary for the CCTV service's communication with emergency services. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, without a call for competition, and the tender period ended on 1st July 2020.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications and public safety solutions, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality network services. While only Airwaves Solutions Limited was awarded the contract due to legal restrictions on suppliers, future opportunities may arise for businesses to engage in similar service provisions or collaborate with larger enterprises in this sector as the contract nears its termination. Companies with expertise in radio communications, surveillance technologies, and public sector services would find themselves well-suited to compete in upcoming tenders of this nature.

## Notice

The Council's requirement is for the purchase of bandwidth and network usage on the Airwaves radio system, this allows the CCTV service to communicate with emergency services through the airwaves radio system. Airwaves is the only supplier that provides access to the airwave network by law and it is critical that the service maintains this communication licence with airwaves. This contact extension would be for 30 months until National Shutdown Date (NSD) which is currently set for 31st Dec 2022 as the Home Office has awarded a nationwide contract to EE for the future provision of this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6f1ec8-06e9-46c2-830d-a4cebac69941 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVES SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32418000 - Radio network

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6f1ec8-06e9-46c2-830d-a4cebac69941

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6f1ec8-06e9-46c2-830d-a4cebac69941
  14th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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