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title: "Neighbourhoods Airwaves Radio Network Access"
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# Neighbourhoods Airwaves Radio Network Access

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d7fdb12-4049-4cc7-891e-4b5952286c08

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded the contract for the Neighbourhoods Airwaves Radio Network Access tender to Airwave Solution Limited. The tender, titled Neighbourhoods Airwaves Radio Network Access, falls under the services category with a total value of £100,000. The procurement method used was a selective process with a negotiated procedure. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2024. The tender deadline was on December 19, 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the communication and telecommunication equipment industry, to participate in providing secure mobile radio communication services for public safety organisations in Great Britain. The tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage with a large-scale project that contributes to essential public services. Businesses interested in innovation and technology solutions for public safety communications can find growth opportunities through this contract awarded by Durham County Council.

## Notice

The Airwaves Solution is a secure private mobile radio communications network for organisations operating in Public Safety in Great Britain. This solution enables the Council to communicate with partners including Police, Neighbourhood Wardens and access to the secure national radio network. Currently, there is no alternative method for the Police, Fire, Emergency Services and related staff to communicate securely with each other when in the field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8e27db-e631-4fd3-bdbe-921d1b4cfd95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,286 |
| 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 | 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 | AIRWAVE SOLUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 06:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8e27db-e631-4fd3-bdbe-921d1b4cfd95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8e27db-e631-4fd3-bdbe-921d1b4cfd95
  23rd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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