Planning

Electronic Asset Storage and Control Management Cabinets Solution

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, representing both the Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for an "Electronic Asset Storage and Control Management Cabinets Solution". This opportunity seeks to engage with potential service providers who specialise in data-processing hardware, software solutions, and related IT services. The project involves the development of a scalable and modular asset management system to be implemented across the Southeast region, focusing on intelligent asset control and documentation. Interested parties should reach out by 20th March 2026, with the installation phase expected to start on 2nd November 2026 and complete by 1st November 2031, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy, software development, hardware provisioning, and maintenance services, given the declared gross budget of £840,000. Companies that can offer tailored, scalable solutions for asset management systems will find this contract particularly advantageous. Organisations with capabilities to deliver services in data-processing hardware, software packages, information systems, repair and maintenance, and installation services are well suited to meet the needs of this procurement process. The procurement invites expressions of interest to ensure the Authority is equipped with advanced management systems, providing potential suppliers the chance to support public security services through innovation and technology.

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Notice Title

Electronic Asset Storage and Control Management Cabinets Solution

Notice Description

Thames Valley Police (TVP) and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) together The Authority, are seeking expressions of interest to gain further knowledge and understanding of the hardware and supporting software solutions available in the marketplace for electronic asset storage and control management cabinets. We require a modular and scalable asset management system that will offer intelligent control, administration, and documentation of our assets. The installation of the hardware will be across the Southeast region.

Planning Information

If your organisation would like to participate in supporting the Authority to build its future requirements or have any further questions, please contact procurementict@thamesvalley.police.uk using the subject title: TVP00870 Electronic Asset Storage and Control Management Cabinets Solution. Documentation will be provided to organisations that contact Procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017882-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

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

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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