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31 Jul 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, for the provision of evidential breath testing machines, classified under the police equipment category. The contract was for the North East region of the United Kingdom and has progressed to the award stage. The tender was issued under a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £74,230, was awarded to LION LABORATORIES LIMITED, with a contract period extending from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of police equipment. As the procurement involved a direct approach suitable for SMEs, businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying breath testing equipment could be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The provision underlines the importance of having niche capabilities in law enforcement tools, enabling suppliers to build long-term relationships and reputations with organisations like Northumbria Police.

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Notice Title

Evidential Breath Testing Machines

Notice Description

Equipment to facilitate evidential breath testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a54c18d7-2a5d-4265-aede-8b253429dffd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b23c44-e587-4f0f-af61-0872261892aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 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

LION LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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