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The provision of fire safety equipment- Solon Security

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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05 May 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has awarded a contract to Solon Security for the provision of fire safety equipment. This contract falls under the industry category of miscellaneous fire-protection equipment. The procurement process was conducted directly using a below-threshold method without competition, and it has reached the award stage, with the project status marked as complete. The contract period commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029. This tender is located in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, and was guided by the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses that supply fire safety equipment to engage with public authorities in long-term contracts. Companies with a focus on manufacturing and supplying miscellaneous fire-protection equipment can benefit from this partnership model, as it helps to solidify their market presence in the public sector. While this specific contract was awarded without competition, it underscores the potential for large-scale enterprises in the security and safety industry to deepen their commercial relationships with governmental buying organisations.

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Notice Title

The provision of fire safety equipment- Solon Security

Notice Description

The provision of fire safety equipment- Flaplocks provided by Solon Security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069146
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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 and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLON SECURITY

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