Award

Decontamination Services

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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07 Oct 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire engaged in a procurement process for "Decontamination Services", classified under CPV code 90722200 - Environmental decontamination services. The contract specifically targets the cleaning and decontamination of custody areas and police vehicles, focusing on eliminating bodily fluids, and it caters to a niche market. This procurement, conducted via direct procurement method, was a single tender action due to its below-threshold value. The award stage is complete, with the contract awarded to ORBIS Protect Limited for a value of £26,666.66. This contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th June 2026, covering services to be delivered in Wellingborough, England (postal code NN8 6GS).

This contract offers valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental decontamination or related hygiene services, especially those skilled in handling biohazards in vehicles and facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in niche decontamination services could have been well-positioned to secure a foothold in this specific market. The tender's targeted approach using a direct procurement method highlights a business environment favourable to companies that can provide highly specialised services within tight compliance and operational parameters.

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Notice Title

Decontamination Services

Notice Description

Decontamination Services for provision of custody areas and police cars this is a specialist requirement due to bodily fluids requiring cleaning and decontamination and limited market.The value is a up to amount which is not required to spend the full value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa367eae-4e31-4629-a5ae-b0ec4ca37b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7287c66a-3992-4332-bcbe-ea7753325f26
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIS PROTECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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