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Provision Of Method Of Entry Equipment

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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28 Nov 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

Durham Constabulary has awarded a contract for the provision of Method of Entry Equipment, following a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment with a procurement ID of POL 24. The contract, valued at £40,000, will cater to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process concluded on 14th November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 17th November 2025 and extending until 17th November 2029. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award published on 28th November 2025.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying security and defence equipment, particularly entities that can work with large-scale operations such as the Sigma Security Devices Limited, the awarded supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this domain may find this type of procurement conducive for business expansion, given its emphasis on supplying specialised equipment to law enforcement agencies. Engagement in such contracts can lead to steady income over multiple years and a strengthened portfolio in the security equipment supply chain.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Method Of Entry Equipment

Notice Description

Durham Constabulary have awarded a contract via ID 5708985 - Supply of Method of Entry Equipment - Framework Agreement. This is led by Police Service Of Northern Ireland (PSNI) This is to supply method of entry equipment for use by the force.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10ff5e82-b55a-4c69-ac26-1bfe90fb24c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516c8649-b282-4c65-a806-1c97ff42de9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGMA SECURITY DEVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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