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01 Jul 2026 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of telematics devices across their fleet. The procurement, titled "Telematics", falls under the industry category of 'Telemetry and terminal equipment' with CPV code 32440000. The contract was managed through a call-off from the RM6315 Vehicle Telematics Solutions framework. The main location for delivery is in the North East of England, with the procurement stage now in the award phase, finalised on 30 July 2026. The contracting period extends from the end of March 2026 through September 2026, having started on 31 March 2026. The contract carries a value of £32,335.74.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those that specialise in telematics and related technology, given the project's focus on telemetry equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can notably find this contract attractive due to its acknowledged suitability for them. The procurement encourages businesses that have experience in handling framework agreements and can fulfil regional contracts in the North East. The awarded supplier for this contract is UK Telematics Limited, noting the importance of having scalability and resource availability to match the demands of substantial contracts like this.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Telematics

Notice Description

Northumbria Police have direct awarded a contract for the provision of telematics devices across their fleet using Framework Ref: RM6315 Vehicle Telematics Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e37e759-d417-4d64-b6f9-cb276dc10a32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46f6d88-7a48-45ff-ab6f-19d66f800510
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

32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,335 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UK TELEMATICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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