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Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:31

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing," focusing on delivering services in the repair and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment and circuits. This contract is directed towards two sites: Campbell Square Police Station and The Firearms Range. Conducted via direct award below the threshold without competition, the procurement process was completed, starting from 11th August 2025 to 10th August 2026. Armson Electrical Services Ltd, from Leicester, was awarded the contract worth £24,000 (excluding VAT). The procurement category falls under services, specifically involving critical fixed wire testing, to be carried out within the UK, notably in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical repair and maintenance services, particularly those with the capacity to handle urgent and critical testing requirements. Businesses equipped with expertise in electrical distribution solutions and compliance with fixed wire testing codes will find this tender conducive to growth. The single-supplier nature of this tender eliminates competition, offering a unique chance for Armson Electrical Services Ltd and similar businesses to reinforce their footprint in the public sector by forging enduring relationships with sub-central government bodies like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing

Notice Description

The provision of urgent fixed wire testing at 2 sites - Campbell Square Police Station and The Firearms Range via direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031418-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31681300 - Electrical circuits

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ARMSON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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