--- title: "Communications Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2024-01-05" --- # Communications Equipment Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fda8d893-51cc-4a16-8046-a82f332a7a5f.json) ## Summary The HM Revenue & Customs has recently completed a procurement process for Communications Equipment, classified under Radio equipment. The contract, valued at £1,440,000 GBP, was awarded to SEPURA LIMITED under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, with the tender period ending on October 31, 2023. This opportunity is in the goods category and is based in the United Kingdom. This tender for Communications Equipment by HM Revenue & Customs presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers of radio equipment. Businesses dealing with radio equipment sales, manufacturing, or ancillary accessories may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement stage has already been completed, and interested businesses should focus on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with SEPURA LIMITED to cater to HMRC's needs during the contract period until December 2026. ## Notice HMRC refreshed all Airwave radio equipment used by RIS and FIS operational officers in order to comply with the encryption standard in line with all other UK Law Enforcement Agencies. As part of the refresh, a contract was set up with Sepura, the manufacturer of the radios and the ancillary equipment. This contract expires in December 2022. Originally the new Airwave radio equipment was only to last for a short period of time until new technology known as the Emergency Services Network (ESN) replaced it between 2022 and 2023. ESN being smartphone based is an entirely new technology. The Home Office have recently advised that the ESN timeline has slipped and it is now looking like 2026 soonest, before user organisations in the covert arena will migrate. To that end it is now necessary to extend arrangements with Sepura in order to ensure that HMRC are able to continue to buy spare parts, additional ancillaries and accessories. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448ab1c1-9c48-46bd-a680-294c6fdefacf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,440,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,440,000 | | 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 5BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEPURA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32344210 - Radio equipment ## Release History - 5 Jan 2024 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448ab1c1-9c48-46bd-a680-294c6fdefacf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448ab1c1-9c48-46bd-a680-294c6fdefacf 5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a710386a-e5e7-4d2f-9165-e40b1df88be2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f1739c6-dce4-42e8-ac86-69d8a994f562 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e879d38-fc69-4302-bbee-f8516397ab2d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10f68bd5-5556-41e1-8297-e940bb1bd665 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4459939-898f-4e65-a615-332771cb5137 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc438f7e-1745-4b18-b2fb-099c456b9071 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d594d3f5-a804-40eb-a983-6227e34fb49e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/034680ee-23b5-43d9-8ddc-6f9622d0389b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/312fe91c-88de-4aaa-9ab3-d382487898d5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c16a4561-bf04-41d1-8169-69e5c411d2e3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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