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Gai-Tronics (Herts)

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire involved the purchasing of new Gai-Tronics Commander Telephones. This contract falls under the goods industry category with a specific focus on radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The location for this procurement was Harpenden, Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. It is currently in the 'Award' stage, with the award confirmed as 'active' on 12th January 2026. The procurement involved a limited method, denoting below threshold and limited competition, and the contract was signed on 3rd December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the technological supply of communication equipment. Companies like Corporate Direct (Europe) Ltd, which specialise in large-scale supplies of such equipment, are well-suited to compete. By engaging in such procurement activities, businesses can leverage growth by providing essential communication solutions to public authorities. Such contracts, although competitive, are valuable for businesses looking to expand their market reach within the public sector by assisting law enforcement agencies with equipment necessary for operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

Gai-Tronics (Herts)

Notice Description

Purchasing of new Gai-Tronics Commander Telephone

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06035d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002102-2026
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

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictservices@bch.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CORPORATE DIRECT (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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