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title: "TETRA Digital Radio Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029835"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2021-03-29"
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# TETRA Digital Radio Replacement

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029835

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the "TETRA Digital Radio Replacement," classified under communications equipment. This procurement, valued at £1,577,298, was conducted through a limited method without prior publication due to technical constraints, confirming that Motorola is the only licensed operator permitted to supply digital radios for the Barracuda TETRA network. The contract was signed on the 3rd of March 2021, ensuring that the need for new Motorola TETRA digital radios for the network was addressed promptly.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for large technology suppliers, especially those with expertise in communication technologies and systems. Businesses capable of providing specialised equipment that complies with stringent technical requirements will find a conducive environment for growth in this sector. The ability to work with public safety organisations such as the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service could lead to further collaborations and contracts in the future, fostering business expansion and innovation within the communications industry.

## Notice

Motorola TETRA digital radios for use in Barracuda TETRA network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Motorola TETRA digital radios for use in Barracuda TETRA network.

### Procurement Information

As per Reg 32.2(b)(iii) - the technological infrastructure installed on the Barracuda system details that Motorola is the only licensed operator allowed to access the Barracuda network therefore Motorola digital radios are the only equipment permissible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006375-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,577,298 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4SX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Wallace Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTOROLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006375-2021
- 4 Mar 2021 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004312-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nifrs.org

## Provenance

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