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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 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing" was managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, located in Wellingborough, UK. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically involving the repair and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment and electrical circuits. The contract involves urgent testing at the Force Headquarters and The Mounts Fire Station, with the procurement status recorded as complete. Employing a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, the process led to the award of a contract to GM Lawrence Electrical Ltd. The contract, valued at £24,000 (gross amount £28,800), commenced on 11th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 10th August 2026, with the contract being signed on 24th July 2025.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical repair and maintenance services. GM Lawrence Electrical Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, demonstrated the capability to meet urgent service demands, which is illustrative of the types of businesses well-suited for similar procurement opportunities. Companies capable of delivering specialized services promptly and effectively can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio in the public sector, ensuring compliance with deadlines and requirements set by governmental entities like sub-central public authorities. As the demand for essential services within public infrastructures continues, businesses experienced in service delivery to government organizations can find robust opportunities for expansion through tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Urgent Fixed Wire Testing

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031421-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 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
Postcode Area
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 & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM Lawrence Electrical Ltd

Further Information

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