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Provision of Discovery Tools and Radio Frequency Kits

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involves the provision of discovery tools and radio frequency kits for Northamptonshire Police. The process relates to the goods industry category, specifically analysis apparatus, with deliveries scheduled for locations within the UK, notably regions UKF24 and UKF25. This process reached the award stage, with the contract actively commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, allowing no competition. The award notice was published on 31st March 2026, following the signing of the contract on 27th March 2026.

First Forensic Solutions Limited has been chosen as the supplier, positing significant business growth potential for companies specialising in forensic tools and analytical equipment. Large enterprises with existing capabilities in delivering complex goods internationally may find this tender particularly appealing. The involved buying organisation, being a sub-central government public authority, offers a stable platform for business partnerships in the forensic and analytical domains. This opportunity caters to businesses aiming at contract longevity and potential renewal options within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Discovery Tools and Radio Frequency Kits

Notice Description

Provision of Discovery Tools and Radio Frequency Kits for Northamptonshire Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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