The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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05 Jun 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process titled "The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases," classified under the Hardware industry category. This project is aimed at supporting the Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The total potential value of the contract is £180,000 excluding VAT, covering an initial term of two years from 27th February 2026, with an optional 12-month extension available from 27th February 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT hardware suppliers, particularly SMEs, given the project's scale and the requirement for associated services within the well-regulated framework of public contracts. Despite the contract being awarded to Softcat PLC, future call-offs and similar tenders may arise, presenting ongoing business growth opportunities for companies specialising in delivering hardware solutions to public sector organisations. Companies that are equipped to engage in the selective procurement framework processes and have experience servicing public safety bodies would be well-suited to pursue similar projects.

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Notice Title

The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases

Notice Description

The Provision of IT Hardware Purchases for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. Awarded via the Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework, Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Services. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS180,000 excluding VAT for the initial 2 year term. There is a 1 x 12 month extension option available from 27th February 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5605e61-93c4-4e09-be49-0df94fab1bd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2028 1-2 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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