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Hydra Suite Upgrade (2024-2025)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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15 Oct 2024 at 10:53

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11 Oct 2024 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary recently completed a procurement process for the upgrade of their Hydra Suite, spanning from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2025. This procurement, valued at £40,000, addresses the needs for "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" within the North West region, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, and reached the award stage on 30th April 2024. Critical Simulations Ltd has been awarded the contract, which was officially published on 11th October 2024.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in high-end office and computing equipment. Large-scale enterprises similar to Critical Simulations Ltd, which can deliver comprehensive services and upgrades within the stipulated timeframe, will find such tenders particularly advantageous for growth. Although this specific procurement does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the significance of being prepared for subsequent tenders in the tech and office equipment industry. Such contracts can lead to establishing a solid foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydra Suite Upgrade (2024-2025)

Notice Description

Agreement to upgrade the Hydra Suite with supplier Critical Simulations for the period 1st May 2024, until 30th April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-150b6225-26b4-47ad-b196-c1853813d95a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4d3207-a557-4e8c-8334-2b45423779c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICAL SIMULATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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