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PowerBars for Herts HQ

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire relates to the purchase of power bars for the WGC HQ Atrium Comms Rooms. The tender, titled "PowerBars for Herts HQ," falls under the goods category with a focus on communications networks. Located in Harpenden, United Kingdom, the process concluded with the status marked as complete as of 5th January 2026. The procurement utilised a limited method, indicating a process below the threshold with limited competition. The period for the contract spanned from 30th December 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a gross value of GBP 16,982.14.

This procurement opportunity creates avenues for businesses within the communications and networking sector, particularly those offering specialised products like power bars for technical infrastructure. Companies well-suited for such tenders include those with capabilities in delivering goods efficiently under limited competitive conditions. The successful supplier for this contract was Softcat Limited, suggesting that large-scale companies with established supply chains could have a competitive edge in similar procuring environments. The opportunity highlights potential growth prospects for businesses aiming to expand their footprint within public authority procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PowerBars for Herts HQ

Notice Description

PowerBars for WGC HQ Atrium Comms Rooms 18 x APC APDU9959EU3 Power bar

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000339-2026
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

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,151 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 4GZ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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