Questions 68-73: What is the cost per radio under this deal?

Typical costs of radios, inclusive of generally required accessories such as carrying cases and battery chargers etc., are approximately £800. Prices are dependent on quantities and exact equipment requirements as in any other procurement and the handsets can be obtained for less than £800.

Deployment of handsets is dependent on the operational practices of different forces. In some forces they are shared by officers, in others they are personal issue. This is an operational decision for the force and not for Airwave.