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ANPR intelligence plus connectivity to the National ANPR System (NAS) and the National ANPR Data Centre (NADC)

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside, involved a contract titled "ANPR intelligence plus connectivity to the National ANPR System (NAS) and the National ANPR Data Centre (NADC)." This contract was within the software package and information systems category, aimed at enhancing ANPR intelligence and connectivity over a period of three years. Located in Liverpool, the procurement has reached the award stage as of 1st April 2026, with the contract active. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition, highlighting swift execution. Key contractual dates included the signing on 16th March 2026, with the contract spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

The contract, awarded to CLEARTONE TELECOMS LIMITED, represents an opportunity for potential growth in the field of software and information systems. Businesses specialising in software development, telecommunications, and data connectivity could gain insights for future procurements in this area, particularly those with experience in government contracts and the ability to deliver across multiple UK regions. The procurement's completion without competition suggests potential advantages for small to medium-sized enterprises equipped to fulfil similar requirements and innovate within public authority collaborations. This provides an avenue for SMEs within the technology sector seeking to expand their footprint in public contracts.

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Notice Title

ANPR intelligence plus connectivity to the National ANPR System (NAS) and the National ANPR Data Centre (NADC)

Notice Description

ANPR intelligence plus connectivity to the National, ANPR System (NAS) and the National ANPR Data Centre (NADC) 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067afb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030478-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,253 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARTONE TELECOMS

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