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title: "Fire Ground Radios"
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# Fire Ground Radios

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3ada968-93cb-4f70-a731-93e7dc70499b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Fire Ground Radios" has been completed by Norfolk County Council. This procurement falls under the Administration, Defence, and Social Security Services category and is classified as a procurement of goods. The focus of this contract is to provide effective fireground communication equipment for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. It is located in the East of England, United Kingdom, and the contract was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed with an award date on 22nd January 2026. The contract period begins on 1st March 2026 and ends on 28th February 2029, with an option for extension up to a maximum length of 5 years. The total value of the contract is £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its designation as suitable for such organisations. The contract was awarded to Radiocoms Systems Limited, highlighting the potential for businesses experienced in supplying communication equipment to participate in similar opportunities. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying tactical radio systems within the defence and social security sectors might find comparable contracts advantageous for expanding their business scope and capacity, especially those with the capability to deliver goods and services required for emergency service operations.

## Notice

Effective fireground communications are crucial to the work of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) in resolving incidents and ensuring firefighter safety, particularly between sectors and when breathing apparatus (BA) crews are deployed. The interoperability of communications between services at cross border and major incidents can also be critical to effective operations. The proposed contract is for the purchase of portable radio equipment and accessories for use by NFRS during incidents. The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for further periods up to a maximum contract length of 5 years. The contract is a call off the CCS Network Services 3 Frameworks, Lot 1C 'Tactical Radio Systems' (reference RM6116), following a further competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8869c44-dfc2-42fe-b037-a159cf2a84d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8869c44-dfc2-42fe-b037-a159cf2a84d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8869c44-dfc2-42fe-b037-a159cf2a84d8
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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