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01 Jul 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Police has completed a procurement process under the title "Radio Refresh," within the "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" industry category. The buyer's office is located at Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in the North East region of the UK. The procurement process involved a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £899,285, was awarded to Sepura Limited on 3rd March 2026. The contract spans from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2031, ensuring the delivery of essential communication goods over a five-year period.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers in the communications equipment industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could see growth by engaging in similar tenders, providing technology solutions akin to those required by police departments or similar organizations. The initiative aligns with structured procurement providing long-term collaboration potential, a crucial advantage for businesses seeking stable and predictable opportunities in public contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Radio Refresh

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require a full radio refresh which was awarded via the PDS Framework following due diligence to determine the best value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe94a8af-e7b2-4cee-93a3-8003dccda27e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f2822b6-08bf-4aa6-99c7-026322633614
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

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£899,285 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£899,285 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2031 Over 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
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

SEPURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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