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title: "Airwaves contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Airwaves contract

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce7c5d78-7563-4b20-b1bd-812d352a9ad2

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for an Airwaves contract, under which Traffic Enforcement Officers will use radio devices accessing the Airwaves network to monitor parking across Sheffield. This contract, classified under the "Radio network" industry category, will cover the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Key dates include the awarding decision taken on 17 June 2024, with the contract period beginning on 1 January 2025 and ending on 31 December 2026. This direct award procurement method, valued at £84,266, was facilitated through a process focusing on the rapid and targeted acquisition of goods, highlighting the urgency and importance of maintaining effective communication for traffic enforcement operations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of radio communication equipment, especially those capable of providing robust and secure network solutions. While Airwaves Solutions Ltd has been awarded this contract, companies looking to enter similar procurement opportunities in the future should focus on developing competitive offerings that cater to public sector needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited given the suitability criteria outlined by Sheffield City Council, ensuring a diverse and competitive supply chain.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council Parking Services employ circa 40 Traffic Enforcement Officers to monitor the parking across the city. These staff work alone on the streets and require the use of radio devices which have access to the Airwaves network. the decision to enter into contract taken by the officer with the delegated authority on 17/06/2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a022463f-5d54-4ef2-8ca9-364ce7e3c5f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,266 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,266 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVES SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32418000 - Radio network

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a022463f-5d54-4ef2-8ca9-364ce7e3c5f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a022463f-5d54-4ef2-8ca9-364ce7e3c5f7
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86225&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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