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National Flight Matrix

Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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24 Feb 2026 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Dec 2025 at 12:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2025 at 10:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 10:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and the Chief Constable for Merseyside focused on the procurement of aviation data services under the project titled "National Flight Matrix". The project sought to support the National Policing Unit housed within the Merseyside Police estate, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Specifically, the procedure required the selected provider to deliver global aviation data consistently. This procurement process applied an open procedure method and was completed on 24th February 2026. Key dates include the contract starting on 1st February 2026 and extending until 31st January 2031, with a potential maximum extension until 2033.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the aviation data domain, particularly those specialising in flight control software and data services. Large-scale enterprises similar to LNRS DATA SERVICES LIMITED, which was appointed as the supplier, would be well-positioned to leverage these opportunities given their capacity and experience. Providing such services to a central authority like the Merseyside Police could enhance business portfolios and lead to further opportunities within the public sector, especially for companies ready to meet the high demands of delivering accurate and comprehensive aviation data. This contract not only opens avenues for service enhancement but also encourages competitive participation in government tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Flight Matrix

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside (PCC), acting as the contracting authority for Merseyside Police, appointed a supplier to support the National Policing Unit, located within the Merseyside Police estate. The appointed supplier will be required to provide global aviation data on a frequent basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05984e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48120000 - Flight control software package

72212120 - Flight control software development services

72300000 - Data services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LNRS DATA SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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