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title: "Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System"
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# Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc50ece6-b2c9-4ab0-acd7-832486785934

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for a Radio Communications System for the Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with AFFINI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED as the supplier. This contract, valued at GBP 386,536, covers the provision of portable radios and will be executed over a period of 36 months, beginning on 29th October 2024 and ending on 28th October 2027. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 1st October 2024. Delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically CPV classification 32344280.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in communication technology and related services. SMEs and VCSEs with the relevant expertise in providing portable radio systems can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the robust London market. The involvement of AFFINI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a registered company with experience in the sector, highlights the competitiveness and potential for growth in securing similar public procurement contracts.

## Notice

The City of London Corporation (the "City") has awarded a contract for a Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System. The duration of the contract will be for 36 months. Additional information: The estimated total value of the contract is stated in this notice and is exclusive of VAT and for the entire duration, including all potential future needs as described within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595d21-b076-47f3-88a3-55487ea9d774 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £386,536 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £386,536 |
| 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFFINI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344280 - Portable radios

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595d21-b076-47f3-88a3-55487ea9d774
- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595d21-b076-47f3-88a3-55487ea9d774

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595d21-b076-47f3-88a3-55487ea9d774
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
  Website
- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
  eSourcing link

## Notice URLs

- http://ww.cityoflondon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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