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Breath Testing Equipment Service Contract

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands pertains to a "Breath Testing Equipment Service Contract," with a focus on the repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus. This contract falls under the industry category of services and is located within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was managed through a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition." The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. Key stakeholders involved in this contract are based in Birmingham and the successful supplier is LION LABORATORIES LIMITED, a company situated in Barry, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active following its signing on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of specialised testing equipment. Companies that are well-versed in providing repair services for breath testing devices are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The Police and Crime Commissioner's engagement highlights the need for capable suppliers who can ensure the operational efficiency of critical law enforcement equipment. Given the nature of this procurement, small and medium enterprises, like LION LABORATORIES LIMITED, with expertise in this niche area, stand to expand their business footprint within government contracts, bolstering their experience and reputation in public sector servicing.

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Notice Title

Breath Testing Equipment Service Contract

Notice Description

Contract for the service and maintenance of existing breath testing equipment by the manfuacturer. West Midlands Police currently own 12 machines within custody blocks across the Force used for breath testing potential drink-drivers. 4 of these machines are for training purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056243
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041374-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LION LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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