Award

Mobile Phones

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police in Newcastle upon Tyne has completed the procurement process for a stock refresh of mobile phones, with the contract awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited. This tender is in the industry category of telecommunication equipment (CPV 32000000) and covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement, concluded on 25 February 2025, with the contract period starting from 10 March 2025 and ending on 9 March 2026. Key dates include the award date on 7 March 2025 and the publication of the awarded contract notice on 28 March 2025.

This opportunity is particularly valuable for businesses specialising in telecommunication equipment, offering a significant contract worth £27,920, thus creating growth prospects within the sector. The procurement method favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs), presenting an excellent chance for such businesses to establish or expand their client base with a notable public sector client like Northumbria Police. Large companies like Virgin Media Business Limited, which secured this contract, also demonstrate the competitive nature of the tender and the high standards required to compete successfully.

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Notice Title

Mobile Phones

Notice Description

Stock refresh for mobile phones.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b97035f-9cd9-4021-9a21-4544fce88bc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36e9f578-6815-4b21-83f8-2fccd6680864
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

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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