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title: "Supply & Installation of Telephone System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Supply & Installation of Telephone System

Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563d0

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## Summary

The contract process for the "Supply & Installation of Telephone System" was initiated by Torridge District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bideford, United Kingdom. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically telecommunications, with CPV classifications indicating it involves telecommunications network and equipment installation along with maintenance services. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on the basis of a framework agreement with Kent County Council, referenced as Y22007. The award took effect on 11 July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 20 August 2025 to 19 August 2030, valued at £55,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications solutions, particularly those specialising in network installation and maintenance services. The contract was awarded to Gradwell Communications Ltd, an SME based in Bath, showcasing the potential for smaller firms to secure significant government contracts in the telecommunications sector. Companies with expertise in telephone network systems that can offer reliable support and maintenance will find similar opportunities well-suited to their services.

## Notice

Supply & Installation of Telephone System. Including equipment, line rental, support and maintenance via Procurement Services (Kent County Council) framework agreement Y22007.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041999-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRADWELL COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 45314200 - Installation of telephone lines
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041999-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041999-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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