# Microphones and loudspeakers (CPV 32340000) · UK Public Procurement Sector Dossier Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/microphones-and-loudspeakers-32340000). UK public procurement sector intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices. > **Tenderline Sector Summary:** Microphones and loudspeakers (CPV 32340000) covers UK public procurement for Microphones and loudspeakers. Tracked across 97 published procedures (37 in the last 12 months) across 57 contracting authorities, with 4 live opportunities open for bidding right now. ## Key Sector Information - **Sector:** Microphones and loudspeakers - **CPV Code:** `32340000` - **Classification Level:** CPV Class (4-digit sub-sector) - **Parent Division:** [Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (CPV 32000000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/radio-television-communication-telecommunication-and-related-32000000) - **Live Open Tenders:** 4 - **Notices in Last 12 Months:** 37 - **Total Catalogue Procedures:** 97 - **Active Contracting Authorities (12m):** 29 (57 lifetime) - **Typical Tender Window:** 30 days (median, notice publication to submission deadline) - **Tenderline Sector Dossier:** https://tenderline.uk/sectors/microphones-and-loudspeakers-32340000 - **Sector RSS Feed:** https://tenderline.uk/sectors/microphones-and-loudspeakers-32340000/feed.xml ## Market Competition & Pricing Benchmarks - **Typical Bids per Lot:** 2 bids (middle half 2–3) (median of 11 procedures, 36 months, contracts) - **Typical Contract Value (Net):** £41k (median net contract award; interquartile range £25k–£135k) - **Deadline to Award Decision:** 51 days (median) - **SME Win Rate:** 50% of declared awards won by small & medium enterprises - **Local Win Rate:** 33% of awards won by suppliers registered in the delivery region ## Other Classes in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment 1. [Television and audio-visual equipment (CPV 32320000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/television-and-audio-visual-equipment-32320000): 108 notices/12m 2. [Network equipment (CPV 32420000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/network-equipment-32420000): 64 notices/12m 3. [Local area network (CPV 32410000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/local-area-network-32410000): 61 notices/12m 4. [Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus (CPV 32230000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/radio-transmission-apparatus-with-reception-apparatus-32230000): 43 notices/12m 5. [Mobile telephones (CPV 32250000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/mobile-telephones-32250000): 28 notices/12m 6. [Networks (CPV 32400000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/networks-32400000): 25 notices/12m ## Live Open Tender Opportunities Currently open for bidding in Microphones and loudspeakers (soonest deadline first): 1. [715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system-ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e): £533,333 · Deadline: 6 Nov 2026 · National Armament Director Group ## Leading Contracting Authorities in this Sector Top public sector buyers procuring Microphones and loudspeakers work: 1. [UK Research and Innovation](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-research-and-innovation-gov-pb1221): 16 notices (5 in last 12m) 2. [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17): 12 notices (2 in last 12m) 3. [The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-mayor-and-commonalty-and-citizens-of-the-city-of-london-GB-PPON-PYQD-1693-MYXR): 4 notices (0 in last 12m) 4. [National Armament Director Group](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-armament-director-group-GB-PPON-PVRL-5831-GLMM): 3 notices (3 in last 12m) · **1 open** 5. [DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/diamond-light-source-limited-coh-04375679): 2 notices (0 in last 12m) 6. [Home Office](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/home-office-gov-d16): 2 notices (1 in last 12m) 7. [Leicester Arts Centre Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leicester-arts-centre-ltd-coh-02276987): 2 notices (0 in last 12m) 8. [Ofcom](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ofcom-gov-ot385): 2 notices (2 in last 12m) ## Delivery Geography (ITL-1 Regions) Distribution of published procurement notices by UK delivery region: 1. [North West England](https://tenderline.uk/regions/north-west): 12 notices (24%) 2. [South East England](https://tenderline.uk/regions/south-east): 11 notices (22%) 3. [Greater London](https://tenderline.uk/regions/london): 10 notices (20%) 4. [South West England](https://tenderline.uk/regions/south-west): 8 notices (16%) 5. [East Midlands](https://tenderline.uk/regions/east-midlands): 7 notices (14%) 6. [North East England](https://tenderline.uk/regions/north-east): 6 notices (12%) ## Leading Awarded Suppliers in this Sector Top suppliers by distinct contract procedures won in Microphones and loudspeakers: 1. [RS Aqua Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/rs-aqua-ltd-coh-01661817): 4 procedures across 4 contracting authorities 2. [Axess International Limited](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/axess-international-limited-coh-01986569): 3 procedures across 3 contracting authorities 3. [Airwave Solutions](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/airwave-solutions-coh-03985643): 2 procedures across 2 contracting authorities 4. [NINEHUNDRED COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/ninehundred-communications-group-limited-coh-01741966): 2 procedures across 2 contracting authorities 5. [PCE Technology Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/pce-technology-ltd-coh-14487458): 2 procedures across 2 contracting authorities 6. [PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/photonic-solutions-limited-coh-sc194276): 2 procedures across 2 contracting authorities 7. [Motorola Solutions UK Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/motorola-solutions-uk-ltd-coh-00912182): 2 procedures across 1 contracting authorities 8. [2CL Communications](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/2cl-communications-coh-03793390): 1 procedures (2 awards) across 1 contracting authorities ## Interactive Intelligence & Provenance > **Complete Sector Analytics:** In-depth competition distributions, tender value histograms, procurement routes, and historical tender registers are available on Tenderline: > [Explore interactive Microphones and loudspeakers intelligence on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/microphones-and-loudspeakers-32340000) ## Provenance and Open Data - **Data Source:** Compiled from official UK public notices published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - **Canonical Sector URL:** https://tenderline.uk/sectors/microphones-and-loudspeakers-32340000 - **Full Catalogue Machine Access:** https://tenderline.uk/llms.txt