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title: "CFCD Covert Radios and Network Connection"
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# CFCD Covert Radios and Network Connection

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed304f59-d7ea-47cd-931d-6d0b4f9afc1f

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Caxton House, London, conducted a procurement process titled "CFCD Covert Radios and Network Connection" to provide secure covert radios and network connections for its Counter Fraud and Compliance Directorate. The procurement, completed on 24 January 2025, falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment (CPV: 32000000). The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, had a contract period starting from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2028, with an awarded value of approximately GBP 1,107,699.76. The delivery addresses include locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of secure communication solutions, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as it highlights the demand for specialised services within the public sector. Firms with expertise in radio and telecommunication equipment, as well as those capable of providing a secure network infrastructure, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The awarded supplier, Airwave Solutions Limited, indicates the potential for companies of varying scales to participate and secure lucrative contracts within this domain.

## Notice

Provision of secure covert radios and network connection for DWP's Counter Fraud and Compliance Directorate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b5cd1b-f491-4353-92e7-4060f1507a47 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,790,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,107,699 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b5cd1b-f491-4353-92e7-4060f1507a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b5cd1b-f491-4353-92e7-4060f1507a47
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fe1d81d-c3b5-427c-b7a1-2e0f0c9fa364
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