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title: "Firearms Earpieces"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Firearms Earpieces

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82e41757-5d59-45c2-bb82-d86c0f2be8d6

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of radio communications equipment for firearms officers. The tender, titled "Firearms Earpieces," falls under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The contract period starts from 1st February 2023 and continues until 31st January 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, and the tender was awarded on 18th January 2023.

This opportunity could be of interest to businesses specialising in radio communications equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. The contract offers a chance for businesses to supply goods over a four-year period, creating a stable revenue stream. Businesses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly attractive due to the delivery address requirements specified in the tender document.

## Notice

The Purchase of Radio communications equipment for firearms officers from Sonic Communications for an initial issue from 1st February 2023, with the option to continue using the supplier for a period of 4 years to 31st January 2027 to take into account replacements etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3e9392-bf51-48c6-9a51-22b3fcc8585c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,831 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,831 |
| 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 CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3e9392-bf51-48c6-9a51-22b3fcc8585c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3e9392-bf51-48c6-9a51-22b3fcc8585c
  19th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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