Award

Misc Network Equipment for Essex Police

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement titled "Misc Network Equipment for Essex Police" has been completed. The buying organisation involved is the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, based in Rivenhall, UK. The procurement sought to acquire network equipment under the industry category of goods, with localisation within the UK region, specifically Witham. The process used a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold limited competition. The contract period was brief, from the 19th to the 20th of August 2025, and was signed on the 18th of August 2025. The award was granted to Vohkus Limited, a large supplier located in Segensworth, UK. The contract amounted to a gross value of £27,579.43.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and telecommunications. Large enterprises with experience in delivering goods to government entities, particularly those with proficiency in navigating limited competition processes, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. Engaging in this type of procurement process allows businesses to build relationships with public sector buyers and expand their expertise in government contracts, potentially fostering further growth and increasing market presence. Businesses looking to expand into the public sector or enhance their portfolio of public authority contracts would find opportunities like those presented by the Essex Police tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Misc Network Equipment for Essex Police

Notice Description

Purchase of Misc Network Equipment for Essex Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059159
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,982 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.smith2@essex.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

VOHKUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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