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title: "Alarm Communication Equipment for the Councils Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Alarm Communication Equipment for the Councils Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b9

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of alarm communication equipment for its Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to BOLD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED on 12 December 2025, with the contract period running from that date until 30 April 2030. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting alarm systems and alarm-monitoring services. The Council adopted a 'direct' procurement method below the competitive threshold, indicating a straightforward acquisition process. The complete status of the tender as of 2025 suggests that all necessary procedures have been finalised.

With the award valued at approximately £141,000 (gross amount £169,200), this tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in alarm systems and monitoring services. BOLD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, as the supplier, exemplifies a successful candidate for such contracts, especially those with the capability to manage phased replacements over a multi-year period. Companies in security systems, monitoring technologies, and related sectors might find similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio by meeting the council’s needs for innovative and reliable alarm communication solutions.

## Notice

To support the change in transmission equipment which allows sites to communicate. This enables the monitoring of alarms for the council, external customers as well as councils lone worker system. We will look to phase compatible replacements over 5yrs inline with annual service visits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082429-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,000 |
| Contracts value | £141,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082429-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082426-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082429-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082426-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082418-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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