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01 Jul 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Overt Radios Extended Warranty" was conducted by Northumbria Police, an organisation located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The tender, classified under IT services (CPV: 72000000), sought extended warranty and support services for radios and was executed via a compliant direct award under the Police Digital Services Framework. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract award date of 18th March 2026, with the contract period running from 30th April 2026 to 30th April 2030. The procurement process stage at the time of this report is the 'award' stage, indicating that the process is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large IT service providers, particularly those with experience in offering robust support and warranty services for communication equipment. Business growth can be fuelled through engagement in such contracts, thereby expanding service portfolios and reinforcing relationships within the public sector. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Motorola Solutions UK Limited, similar upcoming tenders and contracts from police services may benefit companies equipped to deliver comprehensive IT and support services within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Overt Radios Extended Warranty

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require extended warranty and support for their existing radios. A compliant direct award was issued under the Police Digital Services (PDS2) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d235771-399d-4a3f-a72c-b2d116bed043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08610108-bd6d-44ca-8356-43c05b688ca4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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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

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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