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COFDM Downlink Equipment (Helicopter) 2026 - 2028 - CPA/SPU/2815P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Mar 2026 at 13:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has concluded a procurement process for COFDM Downlink Equipment for helicopters, covering the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This tender falls under the category of IT services, specifically targeting consulting, software development, and support. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, this procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, classified under public authority - sub-central government. The award, amounting to £58,320.96, was signed on 6th March 2026, and the subsequent contract is active. The procurement stage is complete, and the industry category falls under services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech aviation communication systems and IT services, catering to government contracts. Companies with expertise in helicopter downlink systems, particularly in IT consulting and software development, can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios. Large firms with proven capabilities in handling substantial government contracts would be best suited to compete in similar opportunities, potentially expanding their market reach by demonstrating their ability to deliver sophisticated solutions within the prescribed duration and budget.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COFDM Downlink Equipment (Helicopter) 2026 - 2028 - CPA/SPU/2815P

Notice Description

COFDM Downlink Equipment (Helicopter) Contract period is for 2 Years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06643d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022672-2026
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
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
£58,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£58,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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