--- title: "393_25 Telecommunications Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-06-12" --- # 393_25 Telecommunications Equipment Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b530381d-46cd-4497-8f32-93a023bd6d2d.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Espo, based in Leicester, England, has completed the procurement process for the telecommunications equipment framework, titled "393_25 Telecommunications Equipment." This contract encompasses the supply of two-way radios, telephones (both corded and cordless), headsets (wired and wireless), and other related equipment and accessories. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 13th February 2025, with the period closing on 28th February 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The industry category for this procurement includes walkie-talkies and telecommunications equipment and supplies, with Espo acting as the buyer and BOXXE LIMITED and DIGITAL DEVICES LIMITED as suppliers. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers within the telecommunications sector. The framework supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, which indicates that smaller enterprises stand an excellent chance to be competitive. By supplying a wide range of telecommunication products to various public sector clients, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services across the UK, businesses can expand their market reach. Additionally, potential suppliers may leverage the opportunity to enter a second framework agreement with ESPO Trading Limited, extending their services to third sector clients, fostering further business expansion beyond traditional public procurement contexts. ## Notice A framework for the supply of two-way radios, telephones (corded and cordless), headsets (wired and wireless), and other associated equipment and accessories for direct delivery to ESPO catalogue customers. Lot 1 - Two-Way Radios Lot 2 - Telephones and Telephone Headsets The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68167d88-bab8-475e-b576-fb34ffebf0e6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 May 2025 | | Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BOXXE; DIGITAL DEVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32237000 - Walkie-talkies - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68167d88-bab8-475e-b576-fb34ffebf0e6 - 13 Feb 2025 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9970c47f-cc08-48d1-8f4c-c95f0dae5e9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68167d88-bab8-475e-b576-fb34ffebf0e6 12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9970c47f-cc08-48d1-8f4c-c95f0dae5e9e 13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '393_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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