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Scan Pro Surveying Kit for Scientific Investigations Unit

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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27 Mar 2026 at 00:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed the procurement process for the "Scan Pro Surveying Kit for Scientific Investigations Unit". This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a direct procurement method that bypasses competition by being below threshold. The awarded contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £41,520. The supplier fulfilling the contract is FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD, based in Lisburn, United Kingdom. The delivery addresses encompass regions within South Wales, specifically UKL15, UKL17, UKL18, and UKL22, and the contract was signed on 18th March 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying instruments, specifically those equipped to provide comprehensive scientific investigation tools. As direct procurement was utilised, small and medium-sized enterprises like FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD stand in a favourable position, especially those with established capabilities in delivering specialised equipment swiftly and efficiently. Businesses vested in the forensic and scientific tools industry can view this contract as a precedent for public authorities’ needs in similar areas, potentially opening doors for future collaborations or contracts with governmental buying entities.

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Notice Title

Scan Pro Surveying Kit for Scientific Investigations Unit

Notice Description

Purchase of Scan Pro Surveying Kit with with 12 months licence, and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS

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