Award

Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Device-unpowered

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, focused on the supply of a "Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Device-unpowered". This falls under the goods category in the industry areas of police equipment and drug detection apparatus, classified under CPV codes 35200000 and 38544000 respectively. Located in the Northumbria Police Force area within the UKC region, the procurement followed a limited method without prior publication owing to the exclusive supplier status of DTech International Ltd, due to technical reasons. The award stage was completed with a contract value of GBP 46,000, signed on 21st October 2025 for the provision of roadside drug testing wipes.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in drug detection technologies and police equipment, as it emphasises the need for innovative and reliable roadside testing solutions. The award process highlights the importance of technical competence and niche product offerings, positioning companies like DTech International Ltd as compatible suppliers due to their unique capabilities and approved status. Such tenders are suitable for businesses that can demonstrate specialised expertise and hold an exclusive or leading edge in technical solutions within the policing and public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Preliminary Road Drug Testing Device-unpowered

Notice Description

Supply of Drug testing wipes

Procurement Information

D.Tech International are the only approved supplier for the product

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077374-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

38544000 - Drug detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Helen Hetherington
Contact Email
helen.hetherington@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 773643229

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DTECH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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