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Support and Maintenance of Police Cortex Communication System

MERSEYTRAVEL

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the support and maintenance of the Police Cortex Communication System, conducted by Merseytravel, focuses on providing ongoing support to the Mersey Tunnels Police. This contract, valued at £70,063.25, falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. It covers the location of Liverpool, UK, with the delivery area classified as UKD7. The procurement reached the award phase as of 30th September 2025, with a scheduled contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The process employed a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition, due to its specific nature.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication systems maintenance, particularly those with experience in public safety software solutions. Companies like ZETRON LIMITED, an SME already awarded this contract, underscore the competitive potential for similarly sized enterprises focusing on niche service provisions tailored to law enforcement agencies. By engaging in this sector, businesses can establish themselves as critical partners to public authorities requiring expert maintenance services for essential communication infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of Police Cortex Communication System

Notice Description

Support and Maintenance of Police Cortex Communication System for Mersey Tunnels Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,063 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
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
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZETRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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