Planning

IT Hardware

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 12:35

Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has initiated a public procurement contracting process titled "IT Hardware" under the category of computer equipment and supplies. This procurement is in the planning stage, with crucial milestones, including a Request for Information (RFI) due by 24 April 2025. The contract framework encompasses the supply of all IT hardware to the Northumbria Police Force across the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2025 and possibly extending until 30 September 2030. The procurement method used is an open, competitive flexible procedure and responses are to be submitted by the deadline of 31 July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, computer equipment, and related services. Companies that can offer end-user devices, server and storage infrastructure, networking and security products, and ANPR devices are particularly well-suited to compete. This contract will not only provide a significant business growth opportunity through a long-term relationship with a major public authority but also offer potential for extension and additional procurement projects for responsive and competitive suppliers.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware

Notice Description

The force intends to procure a contract/framework that will be responsible for supply all IT hardware to the force going forward and should be readily available and meet the requirements of Northumbria Police. The information received form this RFI will help inform Northumbria Police and determine the best procurement route going forward.

Lot Information

End User Devices and Consumables

For the supply of End User Devices and Consumables.

Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion.

Server and Storage Infrastructure and Services

For the supply of Server and Storage Infrastructure and Services.

Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion.

Networking and Security Products and Services

For the supply of Networking and Security Products and Services.

Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion.

ANPR

For the supply of static and mobile ANPR devices.

Renewal: Optional extension at buyer's discretion.

Planning Information

We have conducted a Request for Information (RFI) to help understand the status of the market. This will help inform the procurement exercise for requirements and the best route to market available. For any suppliers interested in engaging, please find details of the exercise here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010659-2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010663-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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