---
title: "Radios for NFRS for the Emergency National Radio Network - S497247"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b9d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# Radios for NFRS for the Emergency National Radio Network - S497247

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b9d

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority based in Norwich, has completed the tender process for supplying radios for the Emergency National Radio Network, specifically for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). The tender, titled "Radios for NFRS for the Emergency National Radio Network - S497247", falls under the goods category and was awarded to Airwave Solutions Limited. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", with the related process identified as a contract award. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2025, with a term starting on 28th April 2025 and ending on 31st May 2028. The location of the contract performance is within the UK, focused primarily on providing portable radios as classified under the CPV code 32344280.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of radio communication equipment, especially those able to deliver specialised products for emergency services. Although the procurement was completed under a direct award, indicating a specific need or pre-existing vendor relationship, similar businesses might find prospects in future tenders or renewal opportunities. Companies that excel in supplying high-quality, regulatory-compliant communication solutions can leverage this information to explore avenues in public sector contracts similar to Norfolk's requirement, aiming to enhance their footprint within governmental networks and emergency services support.

## Notice

The Emergency National Radio Network is supplied by Airwave under NPC61713. The radios that NFRS need to use to operate on this network are only supplied by Airwave. Although the Radio Network contract is now expected to end 31/03/2028 the prior exemption for the supply of radios (ref: EX60083) ends on 31/03/2025. This request is for a new exemption to cover the intervening

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029540-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344280 - Portable radios

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029540-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029540-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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