This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:46

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has completed the procurement process for an Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS) aimed at improving their communications infrastructure. The award date was 16 March 2026 and the contract commenced on 13 March 2026. This contract, entitled "Integrated Communication Control System," has been awarded to ZETRON LIMITED, a supplier in Hull, United Kingdom, and spans five years with two optional 12-month extension periods. It falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically in the goods procurement category. The procurement utilised an open competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process, and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This completed contract offers significant business opportunities for those specialising in communication technologies and systems integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software and information systems are particularly well-suited for such contracts, especially those who can offer solutions that meet stringent uptime availability and Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements. The procurement process encompasses three stages including quality and price evaluation, product demonstration, and negotiation, fostering opportunities for growth, skill development, and expanding market reach. This contract enables suppliers like Zetron Ltd to establish themselves in a critical public sector domain, benefiting from a substantial gross value of £1,672,314.68, which highlights the potential for robust business growth through partnerships with public authorities like the Northumbria Police.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Integrated Communication Control System

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are looking to procure an on-premise integrated communications control system (ICCS) for a period of 5 years with x2 optional 12-month extension periods.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract will include two optional 12-month extension periods that can be taken at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055da2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,393,595 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,393,595 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ZETRON LIMITED

Zetron Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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