---
title: "Lift GSM & Roaming Sims"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f693"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Lift GSM & Roaming Sims

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f693

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded its procurement process for the replacement of lift communication systems, necessitated by the impending shutdown of the 3G network. This contract, titled "Lift GSM & Roaming Sims", falls under the network upgrade category and involves transitioning to 4G technology to ensure compliance with emergency communication regulations BS EN 81-28. Utilising direct procurement methods without competition due to being below the threshold, the contract was signed on 16th December 2025 and is active until 30th September 2027. AVIRE TRADING LIMITED, based in Maidenhead, has been awarded the contract, focusing on delivering goods to the Bradford region, necessary for implementing the new communication systems.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunication and networking solutions. While the procurement method involved direct selection without competition, businesses with expertise in providing advanced communication infrastructure, especially those focusing on emergency systems, can consider similar contracts in future. This tender is well-suited for large-scale companies that can provide innovative solutions to upgrade existing systems, ensuring the safety and reliability of lift communications. The contract reflects an emerging demand for robust telecommunication infrastructures necessitated by technological shifts, encouraging businesses to adapt and establish themselves in this evolving industry. AVIRE TRADING LIMITED serves as an example of an enterprise effectively capitalising on this niche within the government and public sector.

## Notice

The 3G network is being turned off, and the current digicoms which are used in the lifts to communicate to passengers that are trapped will be redundant. We need to replace the existing digicoms with autodials compatible with new digicoms, so a 4G solution can be achieved as soon as possible before 3G network is switched off. For the autodial's to work we need to be supplying roaming SIMs for safety. Regulations BS EN 81-28 require lifts to have emergency communication systems. Two-way communication with building security or emergency services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083305-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,260 |
| Contracts value | £32,260 |

## 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 | AVIRE TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083305-2025
- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083301-2025
- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083294-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083305-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083301-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083294-2025
  16th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.avire-global.com/en-uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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