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title: "Radio Equipment Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059aa2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Radio Equipment Hire

Buyer: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059aa2

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## Summary

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited has completed the procurement process titled "Radio Equipment Hire," focusing on the hire and deployment of radio communication equipment essential for railway operations. Situated in Sunderland, United Kingdom, the buying organisation operates as a private utility organisation within the UK's railway industry category. The procurement stages transitioned from tender initiation on 15th September 2025 to pending award status by 2nd March 2026. The award notice is scheduled for completion by 11th March 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st May 2026, extending until 30th April 2029, with provisions for further extensions. This competitive flexible procedure valued at £700,000 per annum entails the supply of radio systems across multiple UK regions, ensuring interoperability under UK railway regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in communication systems, particularly those capable of providing robust, scalable radio equipment. Given the procurement's focus on delivering reliable radio communication solutions aligned with safety standards, suppliers like Radio Systems Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Ramsey, UK, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The open procurement method and flexible extension options suggest potential growth avenues for businesses looking to expand their services across various railway operations and enhance their market presence in the UK rail sector. Companies excelling in health and safety, technical deliverability, and commercial cost efficiencies would find this an attractive prospect for gaining a competitive edge and fostering long-term partnerships.

## Notice

300 x 2 way radios, 54 x chargers & infrastructure. Equipment will be supplied across 14 sites. Tender value PS100k pa, Total contract value PS700k.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional radio handsets, docking stations and associated peripherals.

Renewal: An initial 3 year term plus an opportunity for an additional 2 x 2 year extensions based on the contract performance of the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADIO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32344280 - Portable radios

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018472-2026
- 15 Sep 2025 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056697-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018472-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056697-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.radio-systems.co.uk
- https://marketdojo.com/
- https://marketdojo.com/ChilternuseMarketDojoe-sourcingportalforthepurposesofthisProcurement.UseInvitationCode:4E5287BAE6toaccessthetenderdocuments.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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