Planning

Key Cabinets

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire are in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Key Cabinets." This initiative aims to source a supplier for Intelligent Key Management Cabinets with integrated software systems. The requirement involves 37 cabinets spread over several police sites in the respective regions. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is valued at a gross amount of £336,000. The deadline to express interest in this project is set for 22nd July 2025. The forthcoming tender will be communicated on 1st August 2025, and the contract period is projected to run from 3rd November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. This project employs competitive tendering, utilising an e-tendering platform to facilitate the process.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in key management solutions, software integration, and security equipment installation. Vendors with a background in providing storage and content management solutions and SMEs can compete for a chance to supply directly to sub-central government authorities. Successful engagement in this project could pave the way for further collaborations and contract extensions, offering substantial business growth in the public sector. By securing this tender, the winning company could establish a reputable presence within the law enforcement technology sector, aligning with the technological advancement goals of the police forces involved.

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Notice Title

Key Cabinets

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a supplier that is able to supply and install the following Intelligent Key Management Cabinets, supported by a software system. - 19 cabinets, consisting of approximately 600 keys (varying from 10 keys to 170) that can operate over 11 different police sites within Cambridgeshire -18 cabinets, consisting of approximately 740 keys (ranging from 10 - 120 keys) that can operate over 13 different police sites within Bedfordshire

Planning Information

Please register your interest in this project by sending an email to Becky.Canfield@cambs.police.uk Please feel free to provide any commentary regarding the feasibility and the deliverability of the requirements. The Authority uses an e-tendering platform for all tender activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040125-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

39141300 - Cabinets

39173000 - Storage units

44421720 - Lockers

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

Contact Name
Becky Canfield
Contact Email
becky.canfield@cambs.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 9LA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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