Tender

Provision of 3D Laser Scanners for Forensic Collision Investigation Unit

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 11:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is inviting tenders for the provision of 3D laser scanners to support their Forensic Collision Investigation Unit. The procurement process is in the tender stage and focuses on acquiring two 3D laser scanners and their associated licensing. The procurement method is open, with all submissions to be completed electronically by the end of the tender period on 29th December 2025. Located in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, this opportunity targets the 'goods' industry category, specifically related to lasers and measuring equipment, with a total estimated contract value of £240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology, industrial equipment, and measuring instruments, especially those experienced in serving public authority clients. With the contract beginning on 30th January 2026 and spanning four years, the project offers substantial potential for business growth. Companies of varied sizes, particularly SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), are encouraged to apply, provided they can meet the economic selection criteria and quality requirements outlined. The open procedure favours competitive bidding, focusing 30% on pricing and 70% on meeting mandatory quality standards, enabling diverse businesses to participate and potentially expand their enterprise by securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 3D Laser Scanners for Forensic Collision Investigation Unit

Notice Description

A contract to provide 2 x 3D Laser Scanners and licensing for Forensic Collision Investigation Unit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078013-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34965000 - Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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