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title: "Unified Communications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Unified Communications

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eeccd6a-c9b5-4ddd-b23a-bda6197f3993

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## Summary

This procurement process involves The National Archives in Richmond, England, undertaking a complete procurement for the provision of Unified Communications services. This tender, classified within the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry, has reached the award stage, having been concluded on 12th January 2026, with the award notice published on 16th January 2026. The contract, valued at £41,328, begins on 22nd February 2026 and extends to 21st February 2027, with a potential for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding after the tender period that ended on 12th January 2026. The main buyer, The National Archives, is particularly located at Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, with its postal code TW94DU.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the specified suitability criteria, creating avenues for businesses in the telecommunications sector to expand their market reach. The procurement criterion, favouring SMEs, suggests that businesses offering innovative and efficient telecommunication solutions are well-positioned to compete. Avoira Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a successful SME engaging in this procurement process. Such contracts are vital for collaborative ventures within the industry, opening channels for service delivery enhancement and business growth through government-backed projects.

## Notice

Telecommunication direct routing and user support for 12 months with 12 month optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eca9a6-4db6-4bea-b8e8-09f8475d64ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,328 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,328 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVOIRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eca9a6-4db6-4bea-b8e8-09f8475d64ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eca9a6-4db6-4bea-b8e8-09f8475d64ed
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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