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Fuming Cabinet

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fuming Cabinet" contract was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys, a sub-central government public authority located in Carmarthen, United Kingdom. This process pertains to the procurement of forensic equipment under the industry category of "goods," specifically clinical forensics equipment and supplies. As part of a direct procurement method that did not require competition, the tender reached its completion stage with the award dated 17th February 2026. The procurement involved a contract period from 20th February to 1st March 2026, with the delivery address being in the UKL region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value was £32,478 including tax.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic equipment and supplies, particularly those that can meet precise specifications in a direct procurement process with sub-central government entities. Large, established suppliers like Foster & Freeman, who successfully contracted for the tender, demonstrate that businesses with the capability to deliver specialised, high-quality forensic goods can benefit significantly. Such contracts are particularly suited for organisations with expertise in the forensics field and a pre-established reputation for providing reliable and efficient goods within tight timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuming Cabinet

Notice Description

Forensics equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06560f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 2PD
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Llangunnor
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTER & FREEMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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