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title: "ID 3829787 DAC 133/21 DfI DVA Barracuda Radios and Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ecd2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER VEHICLE AGENCY"
published: "2022-08-19"
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# ID 3829787 DAC 133/21 DfI DVA Barracuda Radios and Accessories

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER VEHICLE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ecd2

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure, Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA) has successfully awarded a contract for the purchase of 30 barracuda radios and accessories to enhance their secure radio communication infrastructure for staff operational activities. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage. The contract is valued at £44,000 GBP and was signed on 8th August 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, with the procurement method being a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This public procurement contract by the DVA presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies with expertise in radio equipment and related technologies are well-suited to compete. The contract process, outlined with specific dates and details, showcases the Department's commitment to enhanced communication infrastructure for enforcement activities. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions in the specified industry category can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to the DVA's operational efficiency.

## Notice

The DVA rely on the PSNI to provide a secure radio communication infrastructure and terminal support for staff undertaking enforcement operational activities. The current radio equipment and accessories are now at their end of life and therefore there is a requirement to purchase 30 barracuda radios and accessories .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The DVA rely on the PSNI to provide a secure radio communication infrastructure and terminal support for staff undertaking enforcement operational activities. The current radio equipment and accessories are now at their end of life and therefore there is a requirement to purchase 30 barracuda radios and accessories .

### Procurement Information

DVA will rely on regulation 32.2.b ii and iii due to technical (protection of exclusive rights) and economic reasons as DVA continue to benefit from an SLA with PSNI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023056-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 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 | £256,008 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER VEHICLE AGENCY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3DH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSITIVE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 32344260 - Radio and multiplex equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2022 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023056-2022
- 18 Oct 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025957-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finance-ni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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