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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 12:06

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police involves a direct award for "Specialist Internet connected devices capability", targeting the goods industry category. This procurement encompasses providing internet-connected devices across various regions of the United Kingdom, with the main locations including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, as well as the headquarters in Kidlington, OX5 1NZ. The process is at the award stage with a contract value of £165,000, plus gross amounting to £198,000. The official contract period is slated from 23rd June 2026 to 22nd June 2027, with potential extension options available. Important dates include the standstill period ending on 22nd June 2026, and contract signature scheduled for 23rd June 2026. The legal basis adheres to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems, like Disruptive Industries Ltd, which have been identified as suppliers. This procurement method, marked by a direct award, is justified by a single supplier's technical reasons, presenting a unique prospect for specialised technology firms to engage directly in public sector contracts without undergoing competitive tender processes. Businesses aiming to supply similar government agencies or technology-driven contracts would find this procurement a fitting match, positioning themselves as key contributors to innovation in public safety and connectivity solutions over its duration and potential future renewals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Internet connected devices capability

Notice Description

Specialist Internet connected devices capability x 4

Procurement Information

Article 6 Technical absence of competition: Only a particular supplier can provide the required goods, services, or works due to strictly technical reasons. No alternatives: There are no reasonable alternatives to those specific goods, services, or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054727-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISRUPTIVE INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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