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Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment" for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. The contract, valued at up to £36,000 including VAT, commenced on 5th January 2026 and will run until 4th January 2029, with an extension option until 4th January 2030. This direct procurement below the threshold without competition involved Sutch Lifting Equipment Ltd as the supplier. The industry category falls under goods and services relating to lifting and handling equipment, with delivery locations across the UKF24 and UKF25 regions in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing in lifting equipment and maintenance services. Companies similar to Sutch Lifting Equipment Ltd, which specialise in the supply and service of lifting and handling equipment, will find this contract type particularly fitting. The direct procurement method enables such businesses, especially those already familiar with local public authority requirements, to leverage similar potential tenders for robust business growth and to establish long-term relationships with sub-central government authorities like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS30,000 excluding VAT / PS36,000 including VAT. There is no commitment for the Authority to spend the full amount.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUTCH LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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