Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 08:41

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police, located in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, under the title "Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites." This contract, situated in the UKL13 region, falls within the IT services industry category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the need for compatibility and to avoid technical difficulties. The contract was successfully awarded on the 27th of May 2026, following its sign-off on the 24th of April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 17th of July 2026 and will conclude on the 30th of August 2030, with a gross value of £193,317.64.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that are equipped to provide IT services with a focus on video link systems. Companies like On Tower UK Limited, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of large-scale operation suited for such contracts, as they can supply the specialised technology and support necessary for maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the helicopter downlink receiver sites. This opportunity allows for growth in sectors that provide technical services for law enforcement and emergency operations, offering businesses the chance to develop long-term relationships with public sector entities like the police force in North Wales.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites

Notice Description

This is an ongoing contract agreement for the rent and electricity, landlord supplement and power cost at Arfon and Llangollen Helicopter Downlink Receiver Sites. The sites are masts which are used to receive a video link from the NPAS (National Police Air Service) helicopters. The helicopters are set with devices that provide real time footage from the helicopters back to the control room.

Procurement Information

The first justification is where the contracting authority wishes to buy additional or to partly replace existing goods, services or works which are the same or compatible with existing provisions (both those already supplied or that are contracted to be supplied). In this case, a direct award may be made where a change of supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and that difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064900
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049396-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,654 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£193,317 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES
Postcode
LL29 8AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ON TOWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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