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title: "Award Notice for COTS 2 Hardware and Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP)"
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# Award Notice for COTS 2 Hardware and Software

Buyer: AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d22c8a61-f597-401e-ad65-fbf3f7d07556

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## Summary

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is seeking suppliers through a completed procurement process for the contract titled "Award Notice for COTS 2 Hardware and Software". This contract, valued at £5,000,000, is for the provision of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software to enhance communication systems for Ambulance Trusts. It has been procured via the Technology Products 2 Framework, with the contract period set from 8 February 2019 to 7 February 2022. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period for submissions closed on 17 December 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in office and computing machinery, telecommunication equipment, and software solutions. Companies that can fulfil the criteria of providing COTS products and have experience working with public health organisations would be well-positioned to compete. The potential for collaboration with large suppliers such as INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD could also facilitate further growth and networking opportunities in the industry.

## Notice

A further contract for the supply of COTS hardware and software to support the replacement communication systems for Ambulance Trusts. This has been procured via the Technology Products 2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678cbcc1-307b-415e-8b4b-58023c401cc8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2019 - 7 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME (ARP) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 7NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678cbcc1-307b-415e-8b4b-58023c401cc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678cbcc1-307b-415e-8b4b-58023c401cc8
  5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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