Award

Helicopter Link Support & Maintenance

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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AwardUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Award Notice
Award

11 Feb 2025 at 13:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire Police, overseen by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, has concluded the award process for a contract titled "Helicopter Link Support & Maintenance." This contract falls under the services category, specifically maintenance services of radio-communications equipment, and is valued at £48,540.88. The procurement was managed through a direct award process due to unique supply requirements, under a single tender action below the threshold. The contract is operational from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with no options for extension, and services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The most recent update to this contract was made in June 2025, following its award in February 2025.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for enterprises involved in radio-communications equipment maintenance, particularly those suited to handling the upkeep of communication systems for law enforcement purposes. SMEs and entities with the ability to meet the procurement requirements can benefit from engaging in this type of work, allowing for sustainable business growth through ensuring ongoing support for critical police operations. Enterprises like ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED, who have already secured this contract, highlight the characteristics required for successful participation in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Helicopter Link Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Update June 2025 this contract has been cancelled as decided that raising ad hoc requirements as and when required offers better value for money for the force. This will be reviewed annually. The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire on behalf of Warwickshire Police has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of equipment and software for use in communication via the force to police helicopters. This was a direct award via an internal exemption process due to the unique supply and to award for a longer term to ensure regular inspections and negate the need for ad hoc requests for support. The agreement is in place for 3 years with no extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bb5ebd6-f276-42e2-8836-5f4617718893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a44b11-c282-45ca-b75b-dd73e2382396
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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