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title: "Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047aff"
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buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2024-12-02"
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# Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047aff

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System." The contract, valued at £386,536, will run for 36 months and is aimed at providing a fully operational and secure digital radio communication system to replace the outdated analogue system. This procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically portable radios, and includes maintenance services for radio-communications equipment. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to AFFINI TECHNOLOGY LIMITED effective from 1 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio communication systems, particularly those experienced in providing advanced digital solutions. Companies offering robust technical expertise, responsible procurement practices, and competitive commercial terms are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on maintaining high-quality communication networks within iconic institutions like the Barbican Arts Centre and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Successful engagement in this tender can pave the way for further collaboration with prestigious public sector clients.

## Notice

The City of London Corporation (the "City") 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of London Corporation (the "City") has contracted for a Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System. The City requires Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System that is maintained to achieve: - A fully operational and secure radio communication system, site wide. - A new digital system to replace the current out of date analogue system. - Enhancement of connectivity and signal strength. - Retainment of existing infrastructure. The duration of the contract will be for 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038707-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £474,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £386,536 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus
- 32344200 - Radio receivers
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 32344280 - Portable radios
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32418000 - Radio network
- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038707-2024
- 5 Jul 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020565-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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