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Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing (GM Lawrence)

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, concluded on 5 February 2026, involved the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire as the buying organisation. The tender titled "Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing" focused on services within the electrical maintenance industry. The work location was specified at the Force Headquarters and The Mounts Fire Station in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, classified under regions UKF24 and UKF25. The procurement reached the award stage, with GM Lawrence Electrical Ltd securing the active contract, which had an effective period from 11 August 2025 to 10 August 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold, eliminating the need for competition.

The tender creates significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the electrical maintenance sector. With a gross contract value of £28,800, this project offers substantial business growth potential for companies that specialise in repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment and circuits. Regional businesses in Northamptonshire, familiar with local logistics and infrastructure, would be well-suited to compete for such direct procurement opportunities, allowing them to expand their portfolios by securing government contracts without traditional barriers of competition.

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Notice Title

Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing (GM Lawrence)

Notice Description

To undertake urgent fixed wire testing at Force Head Quarters and The Mounts Fire Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010463-2026
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
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 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

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

GM LAWRENCE ELECTRICAL

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