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Relocation of NPAS Helicopter Downlink equipment Essex Police

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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21 Aug 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex involves the relocation of NPAS Helicopter Downlink equipment for Essex Police. This contract, focused on data-transmission equipment and installation services, has reached the award stage with Enterprise Control Systems Ltd as the supplier. The contracting process was conducted under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. Located in Witham, Essex, the contract spans from 18th July 2025 to 30th September 2025, with a gross value of £31,552.87.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises experienced in providing data transmission and installation services, particularly those with proprietary solutions in data-transmission technologies. Enterprise Control Systems Ltd, presently involved, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such projects, highlighting the importance of possessing specialised technical capabilities to successfully fulfil similar contracts in the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

Relocation of NPAS Helicopter Downlink equipment Essex Police

Notice Description

Relocation of NPAS Helicopter Downlink receiving equipment from its existing location to a new location. This is proprietary ECS equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050510-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

72318000 - Data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,294 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Emma Saunders
Contact Email
emma.saunders@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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