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Orbis System

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside, who have initiated the procurement for the "Orbis System," a search system in the software package and information systems category. The procurement occurred in Liverpool, UK, and has reached the award stage as of 30th April 2026. The procurement process was below threshold with an unknown method. The awarded contract, valued at £31,200 excluding VAT and £37,440 including VAT, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2026. SIMUNIX LIMITED, based in York, UK, has been awarded the contract to supply the necessary goods. The contract falls under the goods category and is currently active.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and information systems industries. Businesses specialising in software and information systems are well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities, as public sectors increasingly demand technological solutions to improve efficiency and functionality. Companies with experience in search systems or software solutions can look to compete in future tenders like this, particularly those capable of providing innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of public authorities at a sub-central government level.

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Notice Title

Orbis System

Notice Description

Orbis search system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040009-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£31,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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 & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SIMUNIX

Further Information

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