Award

Purchase of UPS Batteries

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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Award

08 May 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, dealt with the purchase of UPS Batteries intended to replace existing stock. This tender falls under the 'goods' category, with a specific focus on batteries (CPV code: 31440000). The process has reached the award and contract stage and is complete, with the contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large supplier. The procurement method used was below threshold with unknown specific details. Key dates include the start and conclusion of the contract, from 8th May 2025 to 15th May 2025. The transaction pertains to the region of UKL17 in the United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £32,366.02.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of electrical components and specifically, batteries. Large suppliers like SOFTCAT PLC have successfully engaged, suggesting that businesses with substantial logistics capabilities and familiarity with public procurement processes could reap benefits. Enterprises considering expanding their operations into the sub-central government sector in the UK would be wise to explore similar opportunities, as the demand for reliable UPS batteries is likely to be recurrent, providing future growth potential.

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Notice Title

Purchase of UPS Batteries

Notice Description

Purchase of UPS Batteries to replace existing requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019782-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 15 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
swp-procurement@south-wales.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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